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Clinical Audit

Meaning

A systematic, cyclical process used in clinical practice to objectively evaluate the quality of healthcare provided against established, evidence-based criteria and standards, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This process mandates collecting and analyzing data on current clinical practice, comparing results to predefined benchmarks, and implementing corrective actions to close any identified gaps in care. In the hormonal health domain, a clinical audit focuses on the efficacy, safety, and consistency of diagnostic protocols and therapeutic regimens, such as bioidentical hormone replacement or peptide administration.