Patient records improve with unified case notes.
A study of multidisciplinary record-keeping at King George Hospital, Essex, resulted in an improvement in the quality of documentation and interdisciplinary communication. The system has now been implemented in all clinical areas.
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King George Hospital, Goodmayes, Essex.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration