THE SCOTTISH OTOLARYNGOLOGY AUDIT - LARYNGEAL-CANCER AUDIT

Regional otolaryngological societies offer a valuable mechanism for th e conduct of medical audit. The experience of the audit subcommittee o f the Scottish Otolaryngological Society over the last few years is re viewed and a description is given of the findings of an audit of the m anagement of laryngeal cancer in Scotland. The data collection infrast ructure currently employed is described and emphasis is placed on the importance of 'ownership' of audit by those participating.