Time to sign off on signout.

Daniel M. Stein; Peter D. Stetson

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Time to sign off on signout.

July 2, 2014

Stein DM, Stetson PD. Acad Med. 2011;86(7):804-6.

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This commentary suggests standardized sign-outs can improve communication and handoffs.

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