Abstract

It is well recognised that clinical audit is a fundamental tool to maintain high standards of clinical excellence within healthcare. It is therefore important that doctors of all grades of seniority have a clear understanding of what clinical audit is, how to conduct effective clinical audit and how the results contribute to clinical excellence. This book has been written by doctors for doctors. It provides step-by-step guidance through the entire clinical audit process, from initial conception to the completion of the clinical audit loop, for all healthcare professionals from medical students to Consultants. Through following the clear and concise guidance and advice laid down in this book, you wil learn how involvement in clinical audit can advance your career, understand the context clinical audit plays in maintaining clinical excellence as part of clinical governance, become clear on how to gain involvement in clinical audit, learn how to design, conduct, analyse and present your clinical audit and become familiar with the step-by-step instructions on how to design and perform effective clinical audit. This easy-to-use book will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to achieve clinical effectiveness through clinical audit.