Is there a need for formal undergraduate patient handover training and could an educational workshop effectively provide this? A proof-of-concept study in a Scottish Medical School
BackgroundPoor communication between healthcare professionals is recognised as accounting for a significant proportion of adverse patient outcomes. In the UK, the General Medical Council emphasises effective handover (handoff) as an essential outcome for medical graduates. Despite this, a significan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-02-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e034468.full |