Missing data

What this data shows:

High rates of incomplete data make interpretation of the main outcomes more difficult.

How the data is gathered:

Data entry into the UK Registry of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgery is performed by the individual surgeons. Compliance may be affected by time constraints, particularly for those surgeons with higher case-loads or who need to participate in other national audits.

More information about the data source:

Data are only available for those surgeons who are members of the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons (BAETS), and who submitted data to the audit over the relevant time period. Data are self-reported and have not been independently verified against other data sources.

Data Source:

The data are taken from UK Register of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgery, operated by the BAETS and Dendrite Clinical Systems Ltd.

Data Period:

Cases operated upon between 1st of July 2012 and 30th of June 2016 inclusive

Data Supplier:

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons and Dendrite Clinical Systems Ltd.