September 25, 2025CureusOpen Access

From History to Plan: A Comprehensive Audit of Admission Documentation Practices in the Pulmonology Department at Medical Teaching Institute (MTI) Mardan Medical Complex, Pakistan

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Retrospective clinical audit assesses admission documentation quality in pulmonology, suggesting improvements are necessary for patient outcomes.

Only 1% of admission notes met documentation standards, indicating widespread deficiencies in record-keeping.
Demographics and presenting complaints were documented in over 95%, yet critical medical histories were largely absent.
A structured audit tool was used to evaluate patient records, enabling the identification of major gaps in documentation quality.
Implementing a standardized template and regular re-audits may enhance compliance and improve patient care.

Ali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 25, 2025CureusOpen Access

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Retrospective clinical audit assesses admission documentation quality in pulmonology, suggesting improvements are necessary for patient outcomes.

Only 1% of admission notes met documentation standards, indicating widespread deficiencies in record-keeping.
Demographics and presenting complaints were documented in over 95%, yet critical medical histories were largely absent.
A structured audit tool was used to evaluate patient records, enabling the identification of major gaps in documentation quality.
Implementing a standardized template and regular re-audits may enhance compliance and improve patient care.

Ali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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