Teaching Patient Handoffs to Medical Students in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Simulation Curriculum and Assessment Tool

Abstract Introduction Patient handoffs, the communications required for the safe transfer of patient care, are known to be a common source of medical errors. Simulation exercises are effective techniques for teaching the procedures and patient interaction skills involved in a handoff. We developed a...

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Main Authors: Celeste S. Royce, Katharyn Meredith Atkins, Monica Mendiola, Hope Ricciotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2016-10-01
Series:MedEdPORTAL
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Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10479

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