Case study: independent review of the clinical governance systems at a medical practice
GP practice review
Verita reviewed the clinical governance at a GP practice in the Midlands run by a commercial provider. Concerns had been raised the previous year and the local primary care trust had issued a breach of contract notice.
Verita identified how the entry of a commercial provider into the healthcare market required both commissioners and providers to adapt to new models of working. Verita made recommendations to allow greater cooperation in delivering patient services and to ensure that clinical governance systems were fully implemented. Where patient safety concerns were identified, Verita highlighted urgent action to be undertaken.