Clinical Governance & Patient Safety Policy

Last reviewed: 17 February 2026

This policy explains how YourHealthXpert governs UK health content to reduce harm, improve accuracy, and support safer patient decision-making.

1) Clinical governance scope

  • Applies to all health information pages, guides, and safety checklists.
  • Uses UK-focused language and references where medically relevant.
  • Prioritises patient safety, informed consent, and transparent risk communication.

2) Evidence and review controls

  • Medical claims are checked against reputable evidence (including NHS/NICE where relevant).
  • High-risk topics require medical review before publication or major updates.
  • Material updates are documented with review dates.

3) Patient safety escalation language

Where clinically appropriate, content includes clear UK escalation routes: call 999 for emergencies and contact NHS 111 for urgent medical advice.

4) Incident and correction process

If a potentially harmful error is identified, we prioritise immediate correction, add visible update notes where needed, and follow our Corrections Policy and Complaints Policy.

5) Related trust policies