Book contents
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Chapter 65 Social and Cultural Aspects Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes in Migrant Populations
- Chapter 66 Immunization in Pregnancy
- Chapter 67 Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care
- Chapter 68 Clinical Governance in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 69 Ethical Issues and Conflict in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics
- Chapter 70 Legal Considerations in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 71 Research and Audit in Obstetric Practice
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Chapter 68 - Clinical Governance in Obstetric Practice
from Section 8 - Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2021
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Chapter 65 Social and Cultural Aspects Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes in Migrant Populations
- Chapter 66 Immunization in Pregnancy
- Chapter 67 Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care
- Chapter 68 Clinical Governance in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 69 Ethical Issues and Conflict in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics
- Chapter 70 Legal Considerations in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 71 Research and Audit in Obstetric Practice
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
Clinical governance is about all the processes and systems that ensure quality and safety of patient care are maintained and continuously improved. These processes can be divided into domains of practice that promote clinical effectiveness, patient safety and patient experience.
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- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & GynaecologyObstetrics & Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pp. 557 - 561Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021