Communication, Documentation, and Handover: The Backbone of Patient Safety and Clinical Governance

January 2, 2026
Ms. Dhanya Michael

This article highlights communication as a cornerstone of patient safety and clinical governance. It emphasizes standardized handovers, safe verbal orders, critical value reporting, informed consent, accurate documentation, and surgical checklists, showing how clear communication and accountability prevent errors, protect patient rights, and reduce medico-legal risk in modern healthcare.

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