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"In conclusion, this issue of the journal examines the handoff process across multiple domains, learners and contexts and creates a foundation for further inquiry. Future research should focus on determining best practices for handoff education for all learner levels, demonstrating validity of assessment methods, understanding the patient perspective and objectively measuring patient safety outcomes."

"The I-PASS protocol provides a framework for the patient handoff process, and stands for: I: Illness severity P: Patient summary A: Action list S: Situation awareness and contingency planning S: Synthesis by receiver"

"The I-PASS Study aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing a "resident handoff bundle" to standardize inpatient transitions in care and decrease medical errors in 10 pediatric institutions."

"Requesting and providing consultations are daily occurrences in most teaching hospitals. With increased attention on transitions of care in light of the recent scrutiny of duty hours, consultations and other interphysician interactions, such as handoffs, are becoming increasingly important."