title: Research and audit in effective health services.
abstract: This article explores the role of research and audit in the pursuit of effective health services, the differences between the audit and research function, the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating a service and the impact of an evidence-based approach on patients.
authors.affiliation: Bro Taf Health Authority, South Glamorgan.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008330:Management Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008485:Medical Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009731:Nursing Audit / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration