%0 Journal Article %T An audit of orthopedic operation notes: what are we missing? %A A K Ghosh %J Clinical Audit %D 2010 %R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CA.S9665 %X n audit of orthopedic operation notes: what are we missing? Original Research (5995) Total Article Views Authors: A K Ghosh Published Date May 2010 Volume 2010:2 Pages 37 - 40 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CA.S9665 A K Ghosh William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK Abstract: The importance of complete and legible operation notes is indisputable. Orthopedic operation notes at the author¡¯s institution were audited against guidelines regarding content and legibility. Although of generally good standard it was found that in some cases important information was being missed and that a high proportion of notes had sections that were deemed illegible. A computerized proforma for writing notes has been proposed. %K orthopedic %K operation notes %K audit %U https://www.dovepress.com/an-audit-of-orthopedic-operation-notes-what-are-we-missing-peer-reviewed-article-CA