You are troubled by what may be an increased incidence of a normally routine surgical side effect. Where do you even begin to start troubleshooting? In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare - the Essentials of Clinical Governance’, host Dr David Rankin guides Dr Paul Tridgell through this challenging scenario. Together they explore the complexities of medical administration and the challenges it faces in measuring hospital-acquired complications. They delve into coding processes, risk adjustments, quality improvement strategies, and key lessons for enhancing quality and safety.

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