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INTRAOPERATIVE HANDOFFS
The University of Texas, Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine; Washington University School of Medicine
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Over the last two decades, patient safety in medicine has become a significant concern, leading to extensive research on adverse events and the critical role of handoffs in healthcare. Handoffs, or transitions of care, are defined as the exchange of information between health professionals regarding a patient's care, which can occur in various settings. This article discusses the challenges and best practices associated with intraoperative handoffs, highlighting the potential for checklists to improve communication and reduce medical errors.
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