Unlocking the potential of electronic health records for research purposes

Abstract

Efficient clinical handover is fundamental to ensuring continuity of patient care. Effective communication during transitions not only reduces the risk of patient harm and missed diagnoses but also strengthens patient confidence in hospital systems. Critically ill patients frequently have complex and evolving management plans, and although intensive care units (ICUs) maintain high levels of vigilance, handovers can sometimes assume a routine and transitional character...