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J Clin Pathol 56:161-163 doi:10.1136/jcp.56.3.161
  • Risk management
  • Editorial

Risk management in pathology

Table 1

An example of the features of a model risk register

Risk category Impact on service Frequency likelihood Risk priority Controls Residual risk
1 Clinical 1 Catastrophic 1 Almost certain 1 Very high 1 Management 1 Weak
2 Financial 2 Major 2 Likely 2 High 2 Policies/procedures 2 Incomplete
3 Operational 3 Moderate 3 Moderate 3 Significant 3 Contingencies 3 Adequate
4 Strategic 4 Minor 4 Unlikely 4 Moderate 4 Active controls 4 Strong
5 Human resources 5 Insignificant 5 Rare 5 Low 5 Passive controls 5 Over controlled
6 Environmental
7 Reputation

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