During our health journey, we transition from one setting to another, from one team to another, repeatedly. Communication knits this maze of actions, interactions, and transitions together. One of the most persistent and ubiquitous frustrations in health care is that of poor communication. Poor communication at transitions is at the root of much overuse, underuse, and misuse of health resources, and results in the inability of patients to complete recommended treatment.

van Leeuwen D. Communication at Transitions: One Audacious Bite at a Time. J Participat Med 2017;9(1):e17 DOI: 10.2196/jopm.8924

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