The shift handover note — Doctor & Nurse · Pretender
It's 8 p.m. at the fictional Harbour Hospital. Before going home, a tired colleague wrote a handover note about a patient. You're starting the night shift. Find the parts of the note that are missing, unclear or risky.
🩺 This is a game with made-up patients. It does not give medical advice or diagnoses. If you feel unwell, talk to a trusted adult or a doctor; in an emergency call 112.
Spot the issues · ~4 min
Your role
You're the night nurse (in this game).
Your goal
Find the parts of the note that are missing, unclear or risky.
What you know
- Good handovers follow a pattern: who the patient is, what's happening, what was done, and what to do next.
- There are 4 problems in this note.
Limits
- Everything here is made up; you're checking the writing, not making medical decisions.
Success looks like
- Right patient — You spotted that the patient wasn't clearly identified.
- Safety info — You noticed the missing allergy information.
- Clear next steps — You flagged vague times and unclear instructions.
Skills you used
- Vigilance — Noticing warning signs early.
- Clear explaining — Making ideas easy to understand.
- Responsibility — Knowing when to act and when to ask for help.
In real life
Many hospitals use a handover method called SBAR: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation. It helps busy teams share the right information every time.
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