ED communication

Knowledge Deficits at ED Discharge

Knowledge Deficits at ED Discharge | Feature

April 17, 2013

Patient knowledge deficits at discharge from the ED are common. Poor understanding of instructions is raising significant concerns for adherence and outcomes.

Positive Patient Perceptions of ED Communication | News Brief

November 29, 2012

Investigators in Connecticut have found that patient perceptions of communication with ED medical teams appear to be positive. Results indicate that patients perceived ED teams to be respectful and willing to listen. “Excellent” scores were given most for the items on the survey, including:

“Let me talk without interruptions” (76.1%).…

Making the Communication-Quality Care Link | Feature

November 9, 2011

There are several actions that clinicians can take to increase the effectiveness of their current communications system within the emergency department.