Review Communication skills and error in the intensive care unit. Citation Text: Reader TW, Flin R, Cuthbertson BH. Communication skills and error in the intensive care unit. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2007;13(6):732-6. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL November 28, 2007 Reader TW, Flin R, Cuthbertson BH. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2007;13(6):732-6. View more articles from the same authors. This article examines how effective communication, as taught through assessment tools and team training, has led to a reduction in adverse events in acute care environments. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Reader TW, Flin R, Cuthbertson BH. Communication skills and error in the intensive care unit. Curr Opin Crit Care. 2007;13(6):732-6. 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