Assessor
PGY4+
Due
Week 4
Requirement
Mandatory
What Assessors Look For
•Structured ISBAR handover
•Recognition of clinical deterioration
•Appropriate escalation and urgency communication
•Concise relevant information transfer
•Clear request for response/action
Key Points to Demonstrate
1I - Identify: "I'm [name], medical student calling about [patient] in [location]"
2S - Situation: "I'm calling because..." (one sentence problem)
3B - Background: Relevant PMHx, admission diagnosis, recent events
4A - Assessment: Current vitals, examination findings, your impression
5R - Recommendation: What you need - "I think they need ICU review" or "Can you come now?"
Tips for Success
- 💡Write ISBAR on paper before calling - it helps structure your thoughts
- 💡State urgency upfront: "This is urgent" vs "This is for your information"
- 💡Have the chart, vitals, and recent results in front of you
- 💡Practice with nurses - they give great feedback on handovers