PML - clinical audit I Flashcards
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what is a clinical audit?
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- a mechanism by which we can measure the standard of care given in a clinical setting against accepted set standards
- audit project is not complete until the standard has been re-measured to demonstrate improvement (unless initial audit showed no improvement was needed)
2
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why are clinical audits important?
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3
Q
how do you get involved?
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4
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why get involved in audits?
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- dentists working in UK are required to carry out audits
5
Q
what are the types of clinical audit?
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6
Q
what is an audit spiral (stages)?
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- ongoing development and evolution of clinical audit projects as new developments take place
- spiral as aims to constantly improve and reach higher standards (Not a cycle)
7
Q
what is an audit cycle? what are the stages?
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- different steps of audit process
(can be seen as spiral or cycle)
8
Q
what are the steps to an audit and what happens at each stage?
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9
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examples of clinical audit topics
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10
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examples of clinical audit topics CONTINUED
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