The document discusses clinical governance, which aims to improve patient care and safety in healthcare systems. It defines clinical governance and outlines its 7 pillars: education and training, clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, staff management, patient and public involvement, risk management, and information management. The 7 pillars determine how successful healthcare practices and organizations are at ensuring standards are maintained, interventions are effective and cost-efficient, staff are qualified and develop their skills, patients are involved, and risks and sensitive information are properly handled. Clinical governance is important for transparency and effective processes in healthcare.