Continuing medical education. The philosphy and use of audit.
In 55 audits of 37 topics totaling 5,499 patient records, 94% of deficiencies were in the area of performance, while only 6% occurred in the area of lack of knowledge. In addition to defining problems, audit serves as an educational experience and a stimulus to improve practice.
D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007061:Idaho; D008485:Medical Audit; D008722:Methods; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States