What does PSN mean in UNCLASSIFIED

PSNs enable greater sharing of information between different NHS settings and organisations, leading to better collaboration amongst healthcare professionals, improved communication between teams and more efficient use of resources. This can help reduce costs while delivering higher quality patient care.

Data on the PSN includes information such as electronic referrals, test results and patient records. While it does not include sensitive data such as financial information or social security numbers, some personal data may be shared when appropriate for the purpose of providing healthcare services.

The PSN takes security very seriously; it uses robust protocols to ensure all changes are recorded, encrypted and verified. In addition, all users have to log in with authentication credentials to access the network. As such it offers an extremely secure platform for sharing confidential health-related information.

An organisation called NHS Digital operates and maintains the PSN on behalf of the UK's National Health Service (NHS). All providers listed in the network must adhere to strict regulations laid out by both NHS Digital and local data protection laws.

Providers are typically charged an annual subscription fee to access certain features within their service package. However access to basic features within each package may be available at no additional cost for some providers depending on their size or type of provision needed.

Yes - only if you have been granted permission by an authorised user at that provider will you be able to securely view their data through aPSN connection. The authorised user will need to have registered your organisation's interest in accessing this data before your request can proceed further.

Yes - you cannot use aPSN connections for any means other than accessing necessary medical information directly related to patient care or research purposes authorised by an authorised user at that provider's site. Any requests made outside of these areas will be denied access immediately.

Yes - staff needs adequate training in order understand how best use any services offered via aPSN connection so they do not inadvertently cause any breaches in confidentiality or put patients' safety at risk due to mis-use or misinterpretation of the service.