Clinical governance is defined by the Department of Health as:
"a framework through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish".
The RCOG, through its Guideline and Audit Committee and Professional Standards Committee, produces Clinical Governance guidance documents. These documents can be searched for in the Women's health section of the website or listed by clicking the link below: