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Clinical governance
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Clinical governance
- Author: Bradley Viner
- From: BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Practice Management and Development
- Item: Chapter 28, pp 501 - 520
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443156.28
- Copyright: © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2012
Abstract
The public is increasingly questioning the competence of medical practitioners and demanding evidence of good practice, rather than just relying on professional qualifications as a guarantee, and this is spilling over into veterinary practice. This chapter includes evidence-based veterinary medicine and ‘best practice', and clinical audit.
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Hierarchy of evidence. RCTs = randomized clinical trials (Adapted from
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Hierarchy of evidence. RCTs = randomized clinical trials (Adapted from
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Clinical effectiveness is an important component of clinical governance and, in turn, incorporates clinical audit as a tool. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Clinical effectiveness is an important component of clinical governance and, in turn, incorporates clinical audit as a tool.
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Work colleagues offering constructive criticism is an important aspect of peer review. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Work colleagues offering constructive criticism is an important aspect of peer review.
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When a patient is under general anaesthesia, strict monitoring and recording protocols must be followed at all times, with clear lines of responsibility that are understood by the clinical team. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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When a patient is under general anaesthesia, strict monitoring and recording protocols must be followed at all times, with clear lines of responsibility that are understood by the clinical team.
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Regular practice meetings can act as a forum for clinical staff to discuss cases. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Regular practice meetings can act as a forum for clinical staff to discuss cases.
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Sharing knowledge within the practice team is a vital part of clinical governance. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Sharing knowledge within the practice team is a vital part of clinical governance.
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The clinical audit cycle. The key components can best be visualized schematically as a positive feedback loop. © 2012 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The clinical audit cycle. The key components can best be visualized schematically as a positive feedback loop.