Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Feb 2009
Northern Ireland General Surgery Handover Study: surgical trainees' assessment of current practice.
Effective handover of clinical information between work shifts is essential for patient safety. We aimed to identify current practice and trainees' assessment of handover in the general surgical departments of Northern Ireland (NI). ⋯ General surgical trainees in NI have expressed concern regarding current practices of patient handover between shifts. Those working under the 'surgeon of the week' emergency system are more satisfied and deem it significantly safer.