The role of documents and documentation in communication failure across the perioperative pathway. A literature review.
Braaf S, Manias E, Riley R. The role of documents and documentation in communication failure across the perioperative pathway. A literature review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2011;48(8):1024-38. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.05.009.
This review highlights the many potential communication gaps created by having patients traverse multiple settings, disciplines, and providers—all mediated through different documents and documentation practices—in the perioperative setting.