NURSE'S HANDOVER
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1. Poor communication
1.1. lack of information
1.1.1. Missed Information
1.2. Inappropriate/personal feelings vocalised
1.3. Jargon
1.4. Possibly delay process of diagnosis/treatment/recovery/management and discharge
2. Beneficial
3. Medical terminology & Abbreviations
3.1. Understood by Nurses & healthcare related professionals
4. Questions Privacy/Confidenciality depending on handover location
5. Competence
6. Provides personal, individualised information regarding patient
6.1. Current/Past medical history
6.2. Changes/Adaptations to care plan
6.2.1. Medicines
6.2.2. Mobility
6.2.3. Diet & Nutrition
6.2.4. Observations/Vital Signs
6.2.5. Hygiene
6.2.6. Continence
6.2.7. Plan
6.3. Consultant/Dr Managing patient
7. Concise
7.1. Brief
7.1.1. Relevant