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Handling concerns about the performance of healthcare professionals: principles of good practice

  • Document type:
    Best practice guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    1 September 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    6340
  • Pages:
    35
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This best practice guidance on handling concerns about professional practice has been developed collaboratively by senior individuals of all healthcare professions, regulators, commissioners and patient groups. It will be useful in all settings where healthcare is offered and encompasses everyone whatever their position in the organisation.

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