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I-PASS, a mnemonic to standardize verbal handoffs.
April 11, 2012
Starmer AJ, Spector ND, Srivastava R, et al. Pediatrics. 2012;129(2):201-4.
Poor communication at transitions of care can lead to preventable adverse events for hospitalized patients. This commentary describes a strategy to standardize resident physicians' handoffs and reduce medical errors. Elements include: illness severity, patient information, action list, situational awareness and contingency plans, and synthesis by receiver.
