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Level 2 Diploma => Level 2 Diploma => Topic started by: angelwings on March 04, 2012, 04:19:07 pm



Title: support use of medication
Post by: angelwings on March 04, 2012, 04:19:07 pm
hi can anyone help me please,

identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings



Title: Re: support use of medication
Post by: Aunty Sue on March 04, 2012, 04:42:53 pm
Hi angelwings,

The Medicines Act 1968, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments), the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments), the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990), the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue


Title: Re: support use of medication
Post by: angelwings on March 04, 2012, 04:46:16 pm
thanks that helped alot  :)