Intrauterine device insertions: setting our standards
Kasliwal, A.P.; Webb, A.M.C.
Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 28(3): 157-158
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1471-1893 PMID: 16259838 DOI: 10.1783/147118902101196342Document Number: 243949
To determine if the documentation for intrauterine device (IUD) insertions was satisfactory and to agree minimum standards for practice. A list was drawn up with minimum standards for documentation in the case notes. These were agreed at the clinical audit meeting. A retrospective analysis of case notes was done and a list completed for each IUD insertion. IUD fittings at all the Abacus clinics from 1 September 1999 to 31 October 1999. Of the 232 IUD insertions, the gold standard for documentation was met in 20%, however documentation of essential criteria was met 93% and all criteria 83% of the time. Each doctor received individual, confidential, comparative feedback. We were able to agree a minimum standard for documentation to enhance adequate counselling, safe insertion, communication with colleagues and risk management.