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Six habits to enhance MET performance under stress: a discussion paper reviewing team mechanisms for improved patient outcomes.

September 30, 2015

Fein EC, Mackie B, Chernyak-Hai L, et al. Aust Crit Care. 2016;29(2):104-9.

Shared mental models can augment decision-making and teamwork during stressful situations. This commentary explores the role of shared mental models in medical emergency teams (METs) and describes a team development approach to enhance performance of MET members and improve patient outcomes.

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