title: Risk management.
abstract: This article describes the aims and the process of risk management, which the author argues should be seen as a positive concept, aimed at ensuring better quality of care. The article relates to UKCC professional development category: Educational development.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roy
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*