27. Hospitals increasingly rely on interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Effective teamwork depends not only on individual expertise but also on shared mental models and clear role definitions. ______ When roles are poorly specified, tasks may be duplicated or neglected, and responsibility becomes diffuse. Communication failures are especially likely during handoffs, when critical details can be lost between shifts. Structured tools, such as SBAR, can reduce omissions by standardizing what information is conveyed.
(A) Consequently, a hospital cafeteria should offer diverse meal options.
(B) For instance, a pharmacist may focus on medication safety while a nurse monitors bedside changes.
(C) However, laboratory machines are more accurate than clinicians.
(D) In contrast, patients rarely ask questions during consultations.
(E) Therefore, randomized trials should always be double-blinded.