I have recently been asked about ” How do you go about doing research and audits”.All departments in all hospitals are required to audits! It improves clinical practice. They are great to put on your CV and help you stand out from the crowd!
1. If there is a specialty you like – try an get involved in a audit
2. Go to the department head and bug them, say you are really interested!
3. If that fails carry on bugging them! They are usually crying out for help to do them
4. Research is a little more difficult to get in on – so start with an audit to demonstrate you are keen and the reserach will follow
5. Use this as a guide to audit writing BMJ 1991;302:704-707 (23 March),
Happy researching!
- Sarah
