Risk reduction in general practice: the impacts of technology
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ISSN: 0952-6862
Article publication date: 1 September 2003
Abstract
States that risk and risk management in general practice in the UK are now integral parts of the clinical effectiveness and clinical governance agenda, rather than being primarily concerned with negligence and malpractice. Notes that this has led to the introduction of a variety of technologies for improving care and thus reducing risk. Considers the frequency, nature and causes of adverse incidents in general practice, and the rise of evidence‐based practice and clinical practice guidelines, and then looks at some of those technologies currently in use. Concludes that technology seems to have a growing impact on the practice of primary care medicine and the management of clinical risk.
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Citation
Farman, D.J., Honeyman, A. and Kinirons, M.T. (2003), "Risk reduction in general practice: the impacts of technology", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 16 No. 5, pp. 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860310486660
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