TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Whiteboard and Team Meeting A1 - McGuire, Patsy J. A2 - Hess, Philip E. A2 - Li, Yunping A2 - Kowalczyk, John J. A2 - Stiles, Justin K. Y1 - 2023 N1 - T2 - Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides AB - The labor and delivery unit is a dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and handoffs and a constant pressure to multitask. Along with the emergency department, it is arguably one of the most information-intensive environments where timely multidisciplinary communication is essential to safe and effective operations.1 Ineffective communication among clinicians has been implicated as a major contributor to adverse obstetric events. Review of closed claims malpractice cases identified communication as a contributing factor in 31% of adverse events where barriers included failure to function as a cohesive team.2 SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/11 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1199673820 ER -