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Structured communication for patient safety in emergency medical services: a legal case report.
Greenwood MJ, Heninger JR. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2010;14:345-348.

This article describes a case where lack of clarity in communication contributed to the death of a patient and highlights strategies to prevent similar failures, including read back and critical assertion.
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