The care pathway: a tool to enhance clinical governance

A care pathway defines in detail the individual components of treatment for a group of patients. A well-written pathway can lead to consistent care of the highest quality. There are both educational and audit advantages to the approach. The authors detail the means by which groups are selected and t...

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Published in:Clinical performance and quality health care 1999-07, Vol.7 (3), p.134-144
Main Authors: Ellis, Brian W., Johnson, Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical Pathways - organization & administration
Health administration
Humans
Medical Records
Patient Care Team
Quality of Health Care
Transurethral Resection of Prostate - methods
United Kingdom
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Summary:A care pathway defines in detail the individual components of treatment for a group of patients. A well-written pathway can lead to consistent care of the highest quality. There are both educational and audit advantages to the approach. The authors detail the means by which groups are selected and the care pathways written. An example of the benefits that can accrue comes from their experience at Ashford Hospital of running a pathway for patients having prostate surgery. The pathways are appreciated by patients, nurses, doctors and managers. Care is improved, costs contained and clinical governance enhanced.
ISSN:1063-0279
2054-5584
DOI:10.1108/14664109920306820