3.1 Clinical Governance

This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 3.1, Clinical Governance, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

All doctors need to understand the principles of clinical governance and use them in their professional practice. GPs and their practices are integral parts of a network of healthcare organisations, and ensuring the quality of patient care requires effective clinical leadership, teamwork and clinical audit.

GPs are more accountable than ever before. They are expected to place the needs of patients before their own interests, while at the same time identifying and responding to poor practice around them.

Here we have collated key articles from our journals to help you meet the curriculum requirements in this area.