College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore
Research suggests that inadequate communication is a primary cause of medical errors and that communication among the professions in the operating room (OR) is essential to patient safety1, 2, 3. Hence adequate and effective communication among team-members reduces risks and raises patient safety. Being a part of OR team it is essential for a nurse to know how to communicate effectively. This article will enable us to communicate effectively among OR team members and the patients.
Communication, holding bay, operating suite, post anesthesia care unit and barrier
