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IMIST-AMBO

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.

IIdentification
MMechanism / Medical Complaint
IInjuries / Information relating to complaint/condition
SSigns
TTreatment and Trends
[Pause / Questions]
AAllergies
MMedications
BBackground History
OOther Information
[Pause / Questions]