I-PASS, a mnemonic to standardize verbal handoffs.

Starmer AJ; Spector ND; Srivastava R; Allen AD; Landrigan CP; Sectish TC; I-PASS Study Group.

This commentary describes a strategy to standardize resident physicians' handoffs and reduce medical errors.

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