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HSC 1998/113: A first class service consultation document on quality in the new NHS

  • Document type:
    Health Service Circular
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    1 July 1998
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1998
  • Series number:
    HSC 1998/113
  • Pages:
    3
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This circular draws attention to the consultation document A First C/ass Service: Quality in the new NHS (enclosed) and invites comments on the proposals it sets out. It also reinforces the need for NHS Trusts and Health Authorities to consider how they might take forward the development of new clinical governance arrangements.

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