General Information

Background

The Managed Clinical Network was set up in early 2006 by the North of Scotland planning group to develop a network for Tayside, Grampian, Highland (including Argyll & Bute), Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.

The draft aims of the MCN are to

• Effectively and actively manage network activities
• Deliver evidence based services through the implementation of guidelines
• Improve patient care in terms of quality, access and experience
• Implement a quality assurance programme
• Involve patients/carers in service development
• Develop and implement effective clinical and information management systems
• Develop opportunities for training and supervision
• Support research and continuing professional development

A Steering Group has been established and has developed a Project Plan for the Managed Clinical Network