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Medical Record Documentation among Interns: A Prospective Quality Improvement Study
Owen, JM Conway, R Silke, B O’Riordan, D
Owen, JM
Conway, R
Silke, B
O’Riordan, D
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2015-06
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MEDICAL RECORD
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RECORD KEEPING
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Comprehensive record keeping is a key aspect of medical practice. The National Hospitals Office (NHO) and Irish Medical Council (IMC) have published guidelines in this area. A prospective audit of 100 patients assessed by interns was performed to quantify adherence with these guidelines followed by an educational session and email reminders. Adherence was reassessed in an incidental manner. Compliance was recorded in a number of areas including the reason for review and documentation of a plan both 98 (98%). However less than half of interns recorded the patientâ s name, background history or their impression of the case. Only 31(31%) noted the patientâ s MRN and only 1(1%) the information they gave to the patient. Significant improvements following the intervention were found, however significant deficits remained in a number of areas including the noting of an impression of the case 62(62%) and information given to patients 18(18%). Suboptimal documentation can be improved through education and clinical auditing.
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