Audit Research Summaries

Research Summaries

Research Summaries

Research Summaries

Research Summaries - June 2005

Audit of psychiatric discharge summaries: completing the cycle

Clinical audit is regarded as an essential component of clinical governance, which is expected to result in improvements in patient care and to assure trusts that their services meet national quality standards. Several studies have examined the views of health care professionals on clinical audit. An overview by Johnston et al (2000) noted that perceived benefits include improved communication ...