Clinical governance: applying theory to practice
Mary E Braine Lecturer, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Salford, Salford
Although clinical governance is prominent in modern health care, it is often perceived as an abstract concept. This article explains the key components of clinical governance and relates these to nursing practice. The author emphasises that clinical governance should be viewed as an opportunity to improve care delivery.
Nursing Standard.
20, 20, 56-66.
doi: 10.7748/ns.20.20.56.s58
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