Communication · 7 min · EMT

Handoff Clarity

A strong handoff restates chief concern, key vitals/trends, treatments with response, and outstanding risks. Keep it scannable.

NarrativeCoach trains writing; for field paste-out builders see HandoffNote (sibling app). Never send real PHI to LLMs.

Good snippet

58 y/o chest pressure onset 20 min; ASA given 14:02 with pain 7→5; 12-lead transmitted; STEMI alert called; last vitals BP 142/88.

Weak snippet

Brought in the chest pain. Stuff was done.

3-question check

0/3 answered

1. Handoff clarity prioritizes:

AJokesBChief concern, treatments/response, risksCOnly insuranceDOnly GPS

2. Real PHI to third-party LLMs:

AEncouragedBAvoid — keep PHI out of LLM toolsCRequiredDOnly for peds

3. Field paste-out builder sibling:

APhotoshopBHandoffNoteCExcel onlyDCAD replace

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NarrativeCoach is a training aid only — not a medical device, not legal/billing advice, not an ePCR, and not CE/CAPCE. Never enter real PHI. Fictional scenarios only.