title: Program aims to improve communications.
abstract: Physicians should not assume that patients know the care team and their roles. White boards in patients' room are used to help communicate the care plan. New elements are incorporated into the routine physical exam.
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D003120:Colorado; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D016730:Program Development