primary care sbarv4
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Institute for Innovationand Improvement
www.institute.nhs.uk/safercare
Primary Care SBAR Communication Tool
Safer Care Leading Improvement in Patient Safety
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SSituation:I am Dr (name) in (X) practiceI am calling about (patient X)I am calling because I am concerned that / I am unsure about / the patient needs ….
BBackground:Patient (X) has been having …. / was seen on (XX date) with ….They have previously had (X operation/procedure/investigation)Their other history includes ….Their normal condition is …. (e.g. alert/drowsy/confused/self-caring)
AAssessment:On examination I have found….(e.g. wound inflamed, BP raised, breathing ….XX)I think the problem is / may be ….ORI don’t know what’s wrong but I am concerned
RRecommendation:I need you to…See the patient (when?) / Advise me what to do (when? what next?)
Ask receiver to repeat key information to ensure understanding
The SBAR tool originated from the US Navy and was adapted for use in healthcare by Dr M Leonard and colleagues from Kaiser Permanente, Colorado, USA
If you require further copies quote SC047