Reducing complications during shift changes can improve outcomes
Shift changes of doctors and nurses can cause uneasiness in some patients. A new team of physicians or nurses asking questions and evaluating your charts can cause fear of the new team's missing a step or important piece of information.
The handoff can becomes much easier for both patient and clinician with the development of digital healthcare technologies and EHRs. In a new study published by JAMA, researchers search for a way to improve handoffs and communication.
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Cara Livernois, News Writer
Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.