Meredith, Linda2008-11-112008-11-112008-03-17In E. Mason-Whitehead, A. McIntosh, A. Bryan & T. Mason (Eds.), Key concepts in nursing (pp. 49-56). London: SAGE, 2008.9781412946155http://hdl.handle.net/10034/40694This book chapter is not available through ChesterRep.This chapter examines the role of clinical governance within the healthcare system, and how it can facilitate continuous quality improvement in the delivery of health care. The discussion also considers the importance of a quality healthcare that meets national standards but provided at a local level.enclinical governancehealth careBook chapter