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Retrieval coordination and transfer risk — formative SAQs
Formative SAQs on retrieval coordination and transfer risk.
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RACP General PaediatricsMRCPCH ClinicalRACP DWE
Prompt
Retrieval coordination and transfer risk: definition, escalation and equity
SAQ 1 (10)
A six-week-old with suspected congenital heart disease needs transfer from a regional hospital to a tertiary cardiac centre overnight. [1] [2]
a) Define the problem in one sentence and state the first safety priorities. (3 marks) [1]
b) Classify the situation using urgency, setting and equity axes. (3 marks) [1] [2]
c) List red flags that force immediate escalation or retrieval. (2 marks) [1]
d) Document the handover elements you would include in an SBAR call. (2 marks) [2]
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