title: Communication between nurses and physicians: strategies to surviving in the emergency department trenches.
abstract: The emergency department (ED) is a challenging and stressful work environment where communication lapses can lead to negative health outcomes. This article offers strategies to Emergency Medicine residents, nurses and staff physicians on how to improve communication to optimize patient care.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abourbih
authors.forename: Sherry
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: Kirsty
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nixon
authors.forename: Alun D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Ackery
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: communication; nurse; physician; resident