title: A computerised personal audit for surgical trainees.
abstract: A computerised personal audit for surgical trainees has been devised to supplement the newly introduced log books of operations performed. The audit uses a standard database programme and an IBM-PC compatible microcomputer. For ease of entry, the principle diagnosis, operation and any complication are entered in the form of a simple code with the help of an on-screen index. The system has been used for three years by one surgical trainee, with a total of 1,500 operations now on record. Rapid retrieval of an individual patient's details or a list of any data combination required is possible. The operative log book thus becomes part of a powerful personal audit from which surgical trainees can assess their experience and results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Beard
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Budd
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D008499:Medical Records; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software