@article{4204,
  keywords = {Communication, Discharge, Hospitalist, Primary care provider},
  author = {Karen Smith},
  title = {Effective communication with primary care providers.},
  abstract = {<p>Effective communication requires direct interaction between the hospitalist and the primary care provider using a standardized method of information exchange with the opportunity to ask questions and assign accountability for follow-up roles. The discharge summary is part of the process but does not provide the important aspects of handoff, such as closed loop communication and role assignments. Hospital discharge is a significant safety risk for patients, with more than half of discharged patients experiencing at least one error. Hospitalist and primary care providers need to collaborate to develop a standardized system to communicate about shared patients that meets handoff requirements. </p>},
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Pediatr Clin North Am},
  volume = {61},
  pages = {671-679},
  month = {08/2014},
  issn = {1557-8240},
  doi = {10.1016/j.pcl.2014.04.004},
  language = {eng},
}