This text is the first to be dedicated to the important new concept of clinical governance. It will provide a comprehensive overview of what is meant by clinical governance and how clinical governance can be implemented into practice.

By reading this book, healthcare professionals will learn to use the framework of clinical governance to reduce clinical risks and enhance clinical quality via the application of evidence-based practice.

Practical advice is step-by-step, and facilitates better understanding of key principles. Reflective questions, activities and case studies taken from clinical practice will be used in every chapter. A full list of references and further reading will be included.