Categorisation of audit types
| Audit type | Disease | Patient management | Evidence | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Common disease associated with high levels of morbidity and mortality | Uses high levels of resources | Evidence exists to define appropriateness and outcomes | Very high |
| B1 | Less common disease | May or may not use high levels of resources | Evidence exists to define appropriateness and outcomes | High |
| B2 | Less common disease | May of may not use high levels of resources | Evidence usually observational and limited to outcomes | Moderate |
| C | Rare disease | May or may not use high levels of resources | Evidence usually observational and limited to outcomes | Poor and may require unconventional analysis or continuous assessment |
| D | May be any frequency | May or may not use high levels of resources. Frequently uses new treatment methods. | Evidence inadequate to judge performance. Evidence may be generated as a result of quality assurance process. | Data are limited to activity counting and has no quality assurance power |