Read-back improves information transfer in simulated clinical crises.

Matt Boyd; David Cumin; Braam Lombard; Jane Torrie; Nina Civil; Jennifer Weller

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Read-back improves information transfer in simulated clinical crises.

September 17, 2014

Boyd M, Cumin D, Lombard B, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(12):989-93.

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Read-backs are widely recommended in order to improve communication of critical clinical information. This simulation study found that anesthesiologists who immediately read back clinical data during simulated emergencies were eight times more likely to retain and use the information appropriately.

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