The impact of a computerised whiteboard system on digit preference bias in the recording of emergency department process times.

Objective: Digit preference bias has previously been described in a number of different clinical settings including the emergency department. This study aimed to assess whether the implementation of a computerised recording system affects the digit preference bias in recording of times of arrival, assessment and departure at an emergency department.

Methods: A preintervention/postintervention study was undertaken in a type 1 district general hospital emergency department that receives approximately 70 000 attendances per annum.

Adjuvant progestagens for endometrial cancer.

Background: Endometrial cancer is the most common genital tract carcinoma among women in developed countries, with most women presenting with stage 1 disease. Adjuvant progestagen therapy has been advocated following primary surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence of disease.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adjuvant progestagen therapy for the treatment of endometrial cancer.

Interventions for preventing blood loss during the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Background: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the most common pre-malignant lesion. Surgical treatments for CIN are commonly associated with blood loss.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of interventions for preventing blood loss during the treatment of CIN.

Surgery for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Background: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the most common pre-malignant lesion. Atypical squamous changes occur in the transformation zone of the cervix with mild, moderate or severe changes described by their depth (CIN 1, 2 or 3). Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is treated by local ablation or lower morbidity excision techniques.