NHS information standard

Question 1

What is the NHS information standard?

Answer 1

NHS England’s standard supporting the production of high quality information based on best practice to meet the needs of its users including the public, patients and health and care professionals.

Question 2

What are the 6 principles of the standard?

Answer 2

1. Information production
   a. The appropriate checks e.g. version control, checking, trained staff
2. Evidence source
   a. Appropriate sources of information, peer review
3. User understanding and involvement
   a. No jargon, user review
4. End product
   a. Ensuring quality processes have been followed
5. Feedback
6. Review