geopiet Nov 11, 2024:

Transitions in care Handovers occur frequently
Common examples of handovers involving physicians include:

to a new resident care team on a teaching unit
to an oncoming colleague at the end of a shift in an emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), or ward
to an on-call physician overnight or on a weekend
to a covering colleague when going on vacation
to a new consultant on a consulting service
to one institution from another
to one department from another, e.g., from the ICU to the ward
to a specialist of another service at the same or a different facility

Sometimes, especially if the clinical situation is unclear or evolving, a handover may be an opportunity for those assuming care to provide a fresh perspective on the patient's diagnosis, investigations, or treatment. - https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/education-events/good-practices/...

geopiet Nov 11, 2024:

When a physician assumes care of a patient in a hospital, they should establish themselves as the responsible party for the patient's care. This can be done by:
Accepting responsibility verbally or in writing
Providing, authorizing, or writing admission orders

To ensure continuity of care, the new physician should:
Review the patient's medical records from previous providers
Note the patient's current healthcare plan and needs in the medical record
Carefully evaluate and document the patient's current condition

A physician is generally not liable for the care given by a previous provider, unless they were part of the same medical group or participated in the prior care.

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