The demand for quality control of medical care has increased dramatically in recent years. In response to higher public awareness and political trends, the implementation of audit has swept through general practice in the UK, fuelled by the appearance of improved data collection systems and the greater sophistication of primary care teamwork. This concise yet comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of medical audit in the primary health care setting is edited by two university lecturers who are also practising GP's. It includes contributions from a range of practitioners who have experience of audit in action, and an appreciation of the potential pitfalls involved. This theoretical and practical guide to the challenge of medical audit has proved to be and will continue to be of value to general practitioners, trainees, and all members of the primary health care team.
Reviews
The chapters are relatively short and easy to digest. The editors have done an excellent job ... Medical audit in primary health care will offer all those who have already taken their first few steps in audit, including trainees, practising GPs and others, guidance on how to make their audit more effective and suggestions on alternative approaches. It should be compulsory reading for trainees. * Richard Baker, Family Practice, Volume 4, No. 4 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192622679
Author Martin Lawrence
Format Paperback
Page Count 270
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 155mm * 15mm