SBAR Handover/Making a Referral Flashcards
Introduction
Name, role, and division
What you want from them ie. input, see someone in person, take over care, preform an investigation
Situation
Patient details
Location
Major problem at the moment
Background
Admission details- reasons, initial treatments
PMH
Anything else relevant eg. premorbid state
Assessment
Observations
Examination findings
Investigations received/ pending
Management so far
Recommendation
Diagnosis/differentials
Management plan
Stock phrases
I wonder whether…
I would be grateful for your input ASAP
Would you consider…
Is there anything I can do whilst I am waiting for you..
KEY POINT FOR OSCE
SPEND THE FIRST FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE PHONE RINGS WRITING OUT WHAT I WANT TO SAY IN AN SBAR FORMAT