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Bridging gaps in handoffs: a continuity of care based approach.
Abraham J, Kannampallil TG, Patel VL. J Biomed Inform. 2012;45:240-254.

Direct observation of handoffs in the intensive care unit was used to develop a new framework for improving handoffs that emphasizes the importance of ensuring overall continuity of care.
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