Research Article
Valproate Prescribing in Women of Childbearing Age: An Audit of Clinical Practice
Table 1
Rates for clinical discussion in 2005 and 2012 audits.
| | Audit standard | Commencement 2005 (%) | Commencement 2012 (%) | Review 2005 (%) | Review 2012 (%) |
| | Any clinical discussion documented | 70% | 35% | 50% | 22% | | Discussion of teratogenicity | 70% | 35% | 50% | 22% | | Discussion about contraception | 70% | 35% | 50% | 22% | | Collaborative pregnancy planning discussed | 70% | 35% | 50% | 22% | | Last menstrual period documented | 70% | 30% | — | 13% | | Communication with GP | 70% | 25% | 50% | 13% |
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