METHOD
Introduction of the proforma alongside the pre-existing system,which relied on blank "consult forms" or referral sheets, allowed comparison of the two systems. AUGIB referrals between 1st March 2010 and 31 November 2010 which resulted in endoscopy were stratified into two groups depending on which referral form was used,pro-forma (P) or consult form (C). On the rare occasion when both forms were used, it was categorized into the P group and the content of the consult form was disregarded.