Handover patterns: an observational study of critical care physicians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Handover (or 'handoff') is the exchange of information between health professionals that accompanies the transfer of patient care. This process can result in adverse events. Handover 'best practices', with emphasi...

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Main Authors: Ilan Roy, LeBaron Curtis D, Christianson Marlys K, Heyland Daren K, Day Andrew, Cohen Michael D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/11