When transferring clinical responsibility of a patient during shift change, which standardized, evidence-based communication framework is recommended across UAE healthcare facilities to ensure complete and unambiguous handoff?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. SBAR framework (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

  1. Step 1: The SBAR framework (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is the internationally accepted standardized communication tool endorsed by WHO, JCI, and UAE health authorities for structured clinical handovers and critical situational briefing.
  2. Step 2: It minimizes omissions and standardizes expectations between healthcare providers.
Answer
SBAR framework (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation).
Why not the others: 'SOAP format' is a medical progress note documentation structure; 'PIE format' and 'DAR format' are nursing documentation styles, not structured rapid verbal handover tools.

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