Assessing teamwork and communication in the authentic patient care learning environment.

Hilary M Haftel; Patricia J Hicks

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Assessing teamwork and communication in the authentic patient care learning environment.

April 6, 2011

Haftel HM, Hicks PJ. Pediatrics. 2011;127(4):601-3.

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This commentary describes a teamwork development program and discusses its impact on team function.

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