title: A longitudinal chart audit of hypertension in a family practice center.
abstract: This is a paper in which a practice looks critically at itself through a longitudinal chart audit of 40 patients with hypertension of at least one year's duration. Diagnosis was properly made in all of the patients. The evaluation by physical examination and laboratory studies seemed appropriate and adequate. Therapy was effective. Optimal patient education toward eliminating risk factors was precluded by poor recording of the family history and past medical history of the patient. To overcome these deficiencies a new history data base sheet was designed and a chronic disease flow sheet was developed. This flow sheet is adaptable to any office practice setting and not only affords better patient care, but sets the stage for future prospective studies.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003151:Community Health Centers; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented; D008875:Middle Aged; D014768:Virginia