RT Book, Section
A1 Took, Roxane L.
A2 Bethishou, Laressa
A2 Wooster, Jessica
A2 On, Phung C.
SR Print(0)
ID 1191921983
T1 Communication and Health Literacy
T2 Transitions of Care in Pharmacy Casebook
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260474619
LK accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1191921983
RD 2024/04/20
AB A  well-known  barrier  in  transitions  of  care  is  clear,  consistent  communication.  This  applies  to  both  communication  among  the  healthcare  team  and  communication  with  patients.  The  Joint  Commission  estimates  approximately  80%  of  serious  medical  errors  are  caused  by  poor  communication  between  healthcare  providers.1  Ineffective  communication  has  been  shown  to  lead  to  fragmented  care  and  patient  dissatisfaction.2