Handovers that are
allow the opportunity for questioning between the giver and receiver of patient information. Handovers should include
information regarding the patient's care, treatment and services, condition and any recent or anticipated changes. Limiting
during handovers may minimise the possibility that information may fail to be conveyed or be overlooked. Handovers that include a
of the received information, such as reading back, allow a check for shared understanding. The
of the handover information should have an opportunity to
relevant patient historical data, which may include previous care, treatment and services.