An opinion piece in the February issue of the Medical Journal of Australia argues that multidisciplinary consultant-led ward rounds are extremely valuable, but appear to be declining in NSW hospitals. The authors cite recent studies showing that consultant-led ward rounds can enhance patient safety and improve outcomes and conclude that that they should be retained in modern hospitals. "In our opinion, they should be conducted daily, and led by senior medical staff capable of making informed decisions in the patients’ best interests; they should involve nurses and other relevant health professionals; and they should be adequately funded."
The value of consultant-led ward rounds for patient safety
E Leslie Bokey, Pierre H Chapuis and Owen F Dent
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (3): 100-101
E Leslie Bokey, Pierre H Chapuis and Owen F Dent
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (3): 100-101
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