ISOBAR

Question 1

IDENTIFY

Answer 1

• Self: Name, position, location.
• Person receiving care: Name, Age, Gender and URN.

Question 2

SITUATION

Answer 2

• Explain what has happened to trigger this conversation

Question 3

OBSERVATION

Answer 3

• Include all relevant subjective and objective data

Question 4

BACKROUND

Answer 4

• Admission date, diagnosis, relevant history, investigations.
• What has been done so far?

Question 5

ASSESSMENT

Answer 5

• Give a summary of the person’s condition or situation.
• Explain what you think the problem is (if you can).

Question 6

RECOMMENDATION

Answer 6

• State your request.