Common use of Patient Information Clause in Contracts

Patient Information. The Contractor shall ensure that there is displayed in a prominent position in its practice premises, in a part to which patients have access in respect of its practice based quality assurance system referred to in clauses 247 to 250, a written statement relating to its commitment to the matters referred to in clause 250.1 to 250.4; such information about NHS Charges as is supplied by the PCT for the purposes of providing information to the patients; and information about the complaints procedure which it operates in accordance with Part 20, giving the name and title of the person nominated by the Contractor in accordance with clause 270. The Contractor shall compile a document (in clause 209 called a “patient information leaflet”) which shall include the information specified in Schedule 3; review its patient information leaflet at least once in every period of 12 months and make any amendments necessary to maintain its accuracy; and make available a copy of the leaflet, and any subsequent updates, to its patients and prospective patients. The requirements in clause 209 do not apply to the Contractor to the extent that it provides services to persons detained in prison. Provision of and access to information: the PCT The Contractor shall, at the request of the PCT— produce to the PCT or to a person authorised in writing by the PCT in such format, and at such intervals or within such period, as the PCT specifies; or allow the PCT, or a person authorised in writing by it to access, the information specified in clause 212. The information specified for the purposes of clause 211 is— any information which is reasonably required by the PCT for the purposes of or in connection with the Contract; and any other information which is reasonably required in connection with the PCT's functions, and includes the Contractor’s patient records. … … … … … Inquiries about prescriptions and referrals The Contractor shall, subject to clauses 219 and 220, sufficiently answer any inquiries whether oral or in writing from the PCT concerning— any prescription form issued by a prescriber; the considerations by reference to which prescribers issue such forms; the referral by or on behalf of the Contractor of any patient for any other services provided under the Act; or the considerations by which the Contractor makes such referrals or provides for them to be made on its behalf. An inquiry referred to in clause 218 may only be made for the purpose either of obtaining information to assist the PCT to discharge its functions or of assisting the Contractor in the discharge of its obligations under the Contract. The Contractor shall not be obliged to answer any inquiry referred to in clause 218 unless it is made— in the case of clause 218.1 or 218.2, by an appropriately qualified health care professional; or in the case of clause 218.3 or 218.4, by an appropriately qualified dental practitioner, appointed in either case by the PCT to assist it in the exercise of its functions under paragraph 37 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations and that person produces, on request, written evidence that he is authorised by the PCT to make such inquiry on its behalf. Notification of a course of treatment or orthodontic course of treatment The Contractor shall, within 2 months of the date upon which- it completes a course of treatment in respect of mandatory or additional services; it completes a case assessment in respect of an orthodontic course of treatment that does not lead to a course of treatment; it provides an orthodontic appliance following a case assessment in respect of orthodontic treatment; it completes a course of treatment in respect of orthodontic treatment; a course of treatment in respect of mandatory services or additional services or orthodontic course of treatment is terminated; or in respect of course not falling within clause 221.4 or 221.5, no more services can be provided by virtue of clause 44.2 or 148.2 send to the PCT, on a form supplied by the PCT, the information specified in clause 222. The information referred to in clause 221 is— details of the patient to whom it provides services; details of the services provided (including any appliances provided) to that patient; details of any NHS Charge payable and paid by that patient; and in the case of a patient exempt from NHS Charges and where such information is not submitted electronically, the written declaration form and note of evidence in support of that declaration. Annual report and review The PCT shall provide to the Contractor an annual report relating to the Contract which shall contain the same categories of information for all persons who hold contracts with the PCT. Once the PCT has provided the report referred to in clause 223, the PCT shall arrange with the Contractor an annual review of its performance in relation to the Contract. The PCT shall prepare a draft record of the review referred to in clause 224 for comment by the Contractor and, having regard to such comments, shall produce a final written record of the review. A copy of the final record referred to in clause 225 shall be sent to the Contractor.

Patient Information. The Contractor shall ensure that there is displayed in a prominent position in its practice premises, in a part to which patients have access in respect of its practice based quality assurance system referred to in clauses 247 to 250, a written statement relating to its commitment to the matters referred to in clause 250.1 to 250.4; such information about NHS Charges as is supplied by the PCT Board for the purposes of providing information to the patients; and information about the complaints procedure which it operates in accordance with Part 20, giving the name and title of the person nominated by the Contractor in accordance with clause 270. The Contractor shall compile a document (in clause 209 called a “patient information leaflet”) which shall include the information specified in Schedule 3; review its patient information leaflet at least once in every period of 12 months and make any amendments necessary to maintain its accuracy; and make available a copy of the leaflet, and any subsequent updates, to its patients and prospective patients. The requirements in clause 209 do not apply to the Contractor to the extent that it provides services to persons detained in prison. Provision of and access to information: the PCT Board The Contractor shall, at the request of the PCTBoard— produce to the PCT Board or to a person authorised in writing by the PCT Board in such format, and at such intervals or within such period, as the PCT Board specifies; or allow the PCTBoard, or a person authorised in writing by it to access, the information specified in clause 212. The information specified for the purposes of clause 211 is— any information which is reasonably required by the PCT Board for the purposes of or in connection with the Contract; and any other information which is reasonably required in connection with the PCTBoard's functions, and includes the Contractor’s patient records. … … … … … Inquiries about prescriptions and referrals The Contractor shall, subject to clauses 219 and 220, sufficiently answer any inquiries whether oral or in writing from the PCT Board concerning— any prescription form issued by a prescriber; the considerations by reference to which prescribers issue such forms; the referral by or on behalf of the Contractor of any patient for any other services provided under the 2006 Act; or the considerations by which the Contractor makes such referrals or provides for them to be made on its behalf. An inquiry referred to in clause 218 may only be made for the purpose either of obtaining information to assist the PCT Board to discharge its functions or of assisting the Contractor in the discharge of its obligations under the Contract. The Contractor shall not be obliged to answer any inquiry referred to in clause 218 unless it is made— in the case of clause 218.1 or 218.2, by an appropriately qualified health care professional; or in the case of clause 218.3 or 218.4, by an appropriately qualified dental practitioner, appointed in either case by the PCT Board to assist it in the exercise of its functions under paragraph 37 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations and that person produces, on request, written evidence that he is authorised by the PCT Board to make such inquiry on its behalf. Notification of a course of treatment or orthodontic course of treatment The Contractor shall, within 2 months of the date upon which- it completes a course of treatment in respect of mandatory or additional services; it completes a case assessment in respect of an orthodontic course of treatment that does not lead to a course of treatment; it provides an orthodontic appliance following a case assessment in respect of orthodontic treatment; it completes a course of treatment in respect of orthodontic treatment; a course of treatment in respect of mandatory services or additional services or orthodontic course of treatment is terminated; or in respect of course not falling within clause 221.4 or 221.5, no more services can be provided by virtue of clause 44.2 or 148.2 send to the PCTBoard, on a form supplied by the PCTit, the information specified in clause 222. The information referred to in clause 221 is— details of the patient to whom it provides services; details of the services provided (including any appliances provided) to that patient; details of any NHS Charge payable and paid by that patient; and in the case of a patient exempt from NHS Charges and where such information is not submitted electronically, the written declaration form and note of evidence in support of that declaration. Annual report and review The PCT Board shall provide to the Contractor an annual report relating to the Contract which shall contain the same categories of information for all persons who hold contracts with the PCTBoard. Once the PCT Board has provided the report referred to in clause 223, the PCT Board shall arrange with the Contractor an annual review of its performance in relation to the Contract. The PCT Board shall prepare a draft record of the review referred to in clause 224 for comment by the Contractor and, having regard to such comments, shall produce a final written record of the review. A copy of the final record referred to in clause 225 shall be sent to the Contractor. Notifications to the Board In addition to any requirements of notification elsewhere in the Contract, the Contractor shall notify the Board in writing, as soon as reasonably practicable, of— any serious incident that in the reasonable opinion of the Contractor affects or is likely to affect the Contractor's performance of its obligations under the Contract; or any circumstances which give rise to the Board's right to terminate the Contract under clause 322 or 323.

Patient Information. The Contractor shall ensure that there is displayed in a prominent position in its practice premises, in a part to which patients have access in respect of its practice based quality assurance system referred to in clauses 247 247. to 250, a written statement relating to its commitment to the matters referred to in clause 250.1 250.1. to 250.4.; such information about NHS Charges as is supplied by the PCT Board for the purposes of providing information to the patients; and information about the complaints procedure which it operates in accordance with Part 20, giving the name and title of the person nominated by the Contractor in accordance with clause 270. .. The Contractor shall compile a document (in clause 209 called a “patient information leaflet”) which shall include the information specified in Schedule 3; review its patient information leaflet at least once in every period of 12 months and make any amendments necessary to maintain its accuracy; and make available a copy of the leaflet, and any subsequent updates, to its patients and prospective patients. The requirements in clause 209 209. do not apply to the Contractor to the extent that it provides services to persons detained in prison. Provision of and access to information: the PCT Board The Contractor shall, at the request of the PCTBoard— produce to the PCT Board or to a person authorised in writing by the PCT Board in such format, and at such intervals or within such period, as the PCT Board specifies; or allow the PCTBoard, or a person authorised in writing by it to access, the information specified in clause 212. .. The information specified for the purposes of clause 211 211. is— any information which is reasonably required by the PCT Board for the purposes of or in connection with the Contract; and any other information which is reasonably required in connection with the PCTBoard's functions, and includes the Contractor’s patient records. … … … … … Inquiries about prescriptions and referrals The Contractor shall, subject to clauses 219 219. and 220., sufficiently answer any inquiries whether oral or in writing from the PCT Board concerning— any prescription form issued by a prescriber; the considerations by reference to which prescribers issue such forms; the referral by or on behalf of the Contractor of any patient for any other services provided under the 2006 Act; or the considerations by which the Contractor makes such referrals or provides for them to be made on its behalf. An inquiry referred to in clause 218 218. may only be made for the purpose either of obtaining information to assist the PCT Board to discharge its functions or of assisting the Contractor in the discharge of its obligations under the Contract. The Contractor shall not be obliged to answer any inquiry referred to in clause 218 218. unless it is made— in the case of clause 218.1 218.1. or 218.2., by an appropriately qualified health care professional; or in the case of clause 218.3 218.3. or 218.4., by an appropriately qualified dental practitioner, appointed in either case by the PCT Board to assist it in the exercise of its functions under paragraph 37 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations and that person produces, on request, written evidence that he is authorised by the PCT Board to make such inquiry on its behalf. Notification of a course of treatment or orthodontic course of treatment The Contractor shall, within 2 months of the date upon which- it completes a course of treatment in respect of mandatory or additional services; it completes a case assessment in respect of an orthodontic course of treatment that does not lead to a course of treatment; it provides an orthodontic appliance following a case assessment in respect of orthodontic treatment; it completes a course of treatment in respect of orthodontic treatment; a course of treatment in respect of mandatory services or additional services or orthodontic course of treatment is terminated; or in respect of course not falling within clause 221.4 221.4. or 221.5., no more services can be provided by virtue of clause 44.2 44.2. or 148.2 148.2. send to the PCTBoard, on a form supplied by the PCTit, the information specified in clause 222. .. The information referred to in clause 221 221. is— details of the patient to whom it provides services; details of the services provided (including any appliances provided) to that patient; details of any NHS Charge payable and paid by that patient; and in the case of a patient exempt from NHS Charges and where such information is not submitted electronically, the written declaration form and note of evidence in support of that declaration. Annual report and review The PCT Board shall provide to the Contractor an annual report relating to the Contract which shall contain the same categories of information for all persons who hold contracts with the PCTBoard. Once the PCT Board has provided the report referred to in clause 223., the PCT Board shall arrange with the Contractor an annual review of its performance in relation to the Contract. The PCT Board shall prepare a draft record of the review referred to in clause 224 224. for comment by the Contractor and, having regard to such comments, shall produce a final written record of the review. A copy of the final record referred to in clause 225 225. shall be sent to the Contractor.. Notifications to the Board In addition to any requirements of notification elsewhere in the Contract, the Contractor shall notify the Board in writing, as soon as reasonably practicable, of— any serious incident that in the reasonable opinion of the Contractor affects or is likely to affect the Contractor's performance of its obligations under the Contract; or any circumstances which give rise to the Board's right to terminate the Contract under clause 322. or 323..