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clinical governance

British  

noun

  1. a systematic approach to raising standards of health care and tackling poor performance in hospitals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She added her clinic operated "under robust clinical governance frameworks, including comprehensive policies for patient safety, anaphylaxis management, and escalation of care".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Following a public outcry, Nigeria's health ministry admitted there were "systemic challenges" and announced the creation of a national task force on "clinical governance and patient safety" to improve the quality of care.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression may be used with normal arrangements for clinical governance and audit."

From BBC • May 18, 2023

The physicians, Traynor said, retain full responsibility for clinical governance, and that is protected by a permanent contract provision binding on all future owners.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2023

A spokeswoman said: "Some of these recommendations have already been addressed as clinical governance and assurance processes in Tayside have significantly evolved and improved."

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

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