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clinical governance

British

noun

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

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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

In response to the public outcry, Nigeria's health minister has acknowledged "systemic challenges" in the health system and announced the creation of a national task force on "clinical governance and patient safety".

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

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

NHS Tayside said it had apologised and significantly improved its clinical governance.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2022

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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