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Chapter 21 - National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2012

Rory Shaw ,
Vino Ramachandra ,
Nuala Lucas  and
Neville Robinson
Rory Shaw
Affiliation:
North West London NHS Trust
Vino Ramachandra
Affiliation:
Northwick Park Hospital
Nuala Lucas
Affiliation:
Northwick Park Hospital
Neville Robinson
Affiliation:
Northwick Park Hospital
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Summary

In 1982 a joint venture between surgical and anaesthetic specialties named the Confidential Enquiry into Peri-Operative Deaths (CEPOD) reviewed surgical and anaesthetic practice over 1 year in three regions in the UK. Subsequently in 1988 the National Confidential Enquiry into Peri-Operative Deaths (NCEPOD) was established supported by government funding and its first report was published in 1990. In 2002 NCEPOD extended its remit to include medical patients and changed its name to the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death.

The remit of NCEPOD

NCEPOD undertakes confidential reviews of clinical practice and organizational care with the aim of improving patient care and safety. A qualitative peer review process that identifies both good practice and remedial factors in the delivery of care is used in all of its enquiries. When a study is completed, a report is published along with recommendations based on the findings of the enquiry.

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Management Essentials for Doctors , pp. 59 - 61
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2011

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http://www.ncepod.org.uk 2010

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