The role of technology in clinician-to-clinician communication.

Lisa M. McElroy; Daniela P. Ladner; Jane L. Holl

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The role of technology in clinician-to-clinician communication.

November 18, 2013

McElroy LM, Ladner DP, Holl JL. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(12):981-3.

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This commentary discusses electronic communication in hospitals, including unintended consequences and how variability in information quality and accuracy may affect patient outcomes.

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