Governing Medicine: Theory and Practice

Governing Medicine discusses the theory and the practice of clinical governance, and considers the theoretical, social and historical background to explore assumptions behind it. It contains sections on medical autonomy and governance, evidence, science and medicine, and realizing clinical governance.

Written by a team of experienced academics, this book is aimed at reflective health professionals, as well as students and academics in the fields of health policy, health services management, social policy and public policy.