IMIST AMBO is a standardised mnemonic used for patient handover. Through using a standardised tool for communication during clinical handover, IMIST AMBO provides for improved efficiency and effectiveness. The structured process provided by IMIST AMBO facilitates a safe clinical handover and ensures all available clinical information is evaluated and considered.
IMIST AMBO should be delivered in two parts with a pause at the completion of each part to allow for questions.
| I | Identification |
| M | Mechanism / Medical Complaint |
| I | Injuries / Information relating to complaint/condition |
| S | Signs |
| T | Treatment and Trends |
| [Pause / Questions] | |
| A | Allergies |
| M | Medications |
| B | Background History |
| O | Other Information |
| [Pause / Questions] |