The concept of a Clinical Review Secretariat--evolution of a clinical review programme at Dandenong and District Hospital.

In 1986 a Clinical Review Secretariat was established at Dandenong and District Hospital. It comprises a Director, co-ordinator and secretary, all on a part-time basis. The main role of the secretariat in the evaluation of patient care is that of a facilitator with the provision of organisational and computer skills with secretarial back-up and co-ordination of clinical review activities. The clinical review programme is continually evolving, however, almost two years after its inception it is felt that much has been achieved.