Table 1 Summary of checklist and results from the audit.
Checklist Item | (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
Directions to the location of TRUS-Bx | 5 | 29% |
A clear description of the procedure | 16 | 94% |
A contact number for queries or concerns before or after the procedure | 14 | 82% |
Information about preparation prior to procedure | 12 | 71% |
Information about regular medication | 12 | 71% |
Information on how to obtain the result of the TRUS-Bx | 11 | 65% |
Instructions for follow-up arrangements | 10 | 59% |
Analgesia mentioned? | 6 | 35% |
Risk of infection | 12 | 71% |
Risk of haematuria | 13 | 76% |
Risk of haemospermia | 12 | 71% |
Risk of rectal bleeding | 13 | 76% |
Risk of retention of urine | 5 | 29% |
Mortality | 1 | 6% |
Diagrams to clarify the procedure | 3 | 18% |
Diagrams to clarify the anatomy | 3 | 18% |
Sources of additional information | 2 | 12% |