Safety Critical Communication
Abstract
Healthcare is a hazard-rich environment, yet we assume that the way we communicate in everyday life is sufficient to handle safety-critical interactions. We have not yet learned, as pilots, astronauts and the military that our line of work requires us to communicate specifically in ways that minimize ambiguity and prioritise safety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Publication details
- Pages
- 449–450
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter