Increased communication between hospitals improves patient care and survival rates

(University of Minnesota Medical School) More than a million patients are transferred between hospitals each year in the U.S. This process is challenging both for hospitals and patients and breakdowns in communication are common. A recent University of Minnesota Medical School study focuses on the patients transferring from one hospital to another and highlights the importance of efficient communication between hospitals.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news