National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death

The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) is an independent charitable organization in the United Kingdom dedicated to improving the quality of medical and surgical care. It achieves this by conducting confidential clinical audits and thematic reviews of patient outcomes to identify deficiencies in care and provide evidence-based recommendations. NCEPOD's reports are instrumental for the National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare providers in implementing systemic changes to enhance patient safety. The organization's work spans a wide range of clinical areas, including perioperative care, acute medicine, and mental health services.