Managing discontinuity in academic medical centers: strategies for a safe and effective resident sign-out.

Arpana R Vidyarthi; Vineet Arora; Jeffrey L. Schnipper; Susan D Wall; Robert M Wachter

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Managing discontinuity in academic medical centers: strategies for a safe and effective resident sign-out.

December 5, 2007

Vidyarthi AR, Arora V, Schnipper JL, et al. J Hosp Med. 2006;1(4).

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The authors developed best practices for sign-outs (transfers of care between physicians), based on relevant medical and nonmedical literature and experiences at three academic teaching hospitals.

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