Shift Handoff and SBAR

Separate the reason for a report from its background, current findings, and request.

What to know

In a structured handoff, situation describes the immediate concern. Background gives relevant history. Assessment reports findings and their interpretation, and recommendation states what is requested or needs follow-up.

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Clinical scenario

In a fictional SBAR report, “I am calling about new dizziness” belongs in which section?

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