Delivering Quality in the NHS 2004

Citation

(2005), "Delivering Quality in the NHS 2004", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 18 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2005.06218aae.003

Delivering Quality in the NHS 2004

Delivering Quality in the NHS 2004

Edited by Michael Rawlins and Peter LittlejohnsRadcliffe Medical Press2004ISBN 1 85775 618 5

Keywords: Health and medicine, Clinical medicine, Quality

The annual National Institute for Clinical Excellence conference annually brings together a diverse group of people involved with healthcare, including clinicians, managers and patients: people who are responsible for raising clinical standards in the NHS and for implementing best practice. Innovation and excellence across the health service are reflected throughout this book, highlighting the fresh thinking of health professionals who are at the front line in developing and delivering quality for patient care. This book will serve as a vital reference for all health professionals in raising standards nationally and locally, providing examples of best practice that are continually carried out throughout the NHS.

Contents include:

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  “The James Lind Legacy – the relevance of his work today”;

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  “Filling the evidence gap – how big is it?”;

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  “Raising the standards – national policy and practice”;

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  “Making a difference locally – using CHI reviews to create best practice”; and

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  “Research, evidence and recommendations – involving participants, clinical trials, priority setting and commissioning”.