International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research(IJCMER)

Orthopedic Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan

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• Research Article   
  Optimizing Orthopedic Operative Notes: A Closed-Loop Audit and Interventional Approach for Improved Practices
  Author(s): Asma Burney*, Saba Zafar Jawed, Leenah Fatima, Ammara Fatima and Badaruddin Sahito
  
  Maintaining accurate and clear medical records is crucial for effective patient care. These records, detailing a patient's evaluation, management plan, surgical procedures, and post-operative instructions facilitate a seamless communication and care during the initial postoperative phase. The Royal College of Surgeons issued Good Surgical Practices guidelines in 2008 and updated them in 2014, setting parameters for operative notes. This audit aimed to evaluate handwritten operative note-keeping practices in Orthopedic Unit I at Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi in comparison to these established guidelines. The audit was conducted in two cycles between March and June 2023. In each cycle, 58 operative notes were evaluated against Good Surgical Practices (RCS) guidelines using a predefined form. After the initial audit, a meeting with the department team highlighte.. Read More»
  

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