| Edited by two recognised UK clinical governance experts, this is
the third publication in a series considering clinical governance from
different angles. The book collects together 13 chapters written by knowledgeable
contributors, each one dealing with specific governance topics relevant
to current health service issues.
Published by the Royal Society of Medicine Press, some chapters focus on
the topic solely from the perspective of the medical profession, eg, those
on professional self regulation, revalidation, poor performance and clinical
governance. Other chapters provide a good starting point to understanding
the broader aspects of governance within the NHS, eg, those on accurate
clinical information and clinical coding, infection control, and care pathways.
The publishers refer to this book as a practical guide for clinicians and managers.
It will be of interest to most health care staff working in NHS management roles
and useful to those in education who require an easy-to-read text introducing
governance concepts in context. Overall the book content is varied and interesting,
most chapters providing useful contemporary examples.
The authors do acknowledge
that the world of the NHS moves quickly — chapters
are well referenced which is helpful in identifying where new guidance has been
issued since publication.
The book is a worthy addition to a local library or as part of a departmental
reference resource.
Liz Mellor
(clinical governance lead pharmacist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
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The
Pharmaceutical Journal