FP17s How long do we need to keep them

Question:

Does anyone know how long we have to keep the old FP17s before destroying them please as they take up much needed archiving space?

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Its normally 11yrs but if you have Exact software you can scan them into the patients file and shred them which is the procedure we do at our clinic. No space or filing required which is time consuming.

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I rang to find this out myself – 2 years

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I’m not sure but have you considered scanning them in so save space?

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2 yrs

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We were told 11 years by dental defence union but have now been advised to ring the local PCT as well

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I would assume if the patient details are on them 11 years or until the pt is 25 years old whichever is the longer!!

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.I spoke to the BSA regarding this last week and their guidelines are 2 years,however they did advise me to ask my local LDC to clarify with them as well.I have done this but havent heard back yet!

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A minimum of 11years

January 2013