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Communicate elements of sign-out/handoff using SBAR in a patient with suspected pregnancy

Learner Task: Communicate elements of sign-out/handoff using SBAR in a patient with suspected pregnancy.
 
Educator Checklist: Communication Elements of Sign-Out/Handoff
Mark the appropriate column to indicate whether the learner included each element in his or her response. When completed, tally the “Included” column to calculate the learner’s score.

 

Included =1 Not included =0
Situation (pertinent history and physical): unstable ectopic pregnancy in the ER. Student gives chief complaint, estimated gestational age, hCG level, US report, vital signs, exam, change in symptoms
Background: mentions all elements: age, history of chlamydia, vaginal bleeding
Assessment: unstable ectopic pregnancy
Recommendation: emergent operation