Development and validation of a tool to improve paediatric referral/consultation communication.

Christopher J Stille; Kathleen M Mazor; Vanessa Meterko; Richard C Wasserman

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Development and validation of a tool to improve paediatric referral/consultation communication.

August 3, 2011

Stille CJ, Mazor KM, Meterko V, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(8):692-7.

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This study used a structured communication tool with templated elements to enhance information exchange between referring and specialty providers.

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