[Audit procedure of radiology reports in a hospital service]

Presentation of a clinical audit of the radiology reports in our institution.

and methods: This audit has been performed in several steps: launching the project, elaboration of the reference book, elaboration of the protocol, analysis of the results, improvements made.

Several dysfunctions were detected: typing errors, the lack of sentences explaining the procedure of examination, the lack of negative pertinent elements, the lack of synthesis. Several interventions were made: checking on the screen of the computer the report before signing it, purchase of personal voice recorders, restructuring the interpretation room. Other interventions are considered: structured data entry, P.A.C.S. systems

This audit has allowed the modification of the process for realisation of the radiology reports and the stimulation of the medical team, thus improving the quality of our work.