Communication

Question 1

What does the b in sbar stand for?

Answer 1

Background:
Patients reason for attending dental surgery
Significant pmh
History of progression under your care
Investigations and tx

Question 2

What does a stand for in sbar?

Answer 2

Assessment:
What do you think is wrong?
How urgently does patient need to be seen
Vital signs

Question 3

What does r stand for in s bar?

Answer 3

Recommendations:
Explain what you need
When you need it
Make suggestions 
Clarify expectations

Question 4

What does the s in sbar stand for?

Answer 4

Situation-
Identify yourself and where you are calling from
Identify patient and reason you are calling
Describe your concern