Medical Handoffs (IMAGE) Regenstrief Institute Caption Myriad factors influence the effectiveness of medical handoffs and patient safety according to Regenstrief Institute investigator Nicholas Rattray, Ph.D., a medical anthropologist with expertise health communication and implementation science. Credit Regenstrief Institute Usage Restrictions Credit to Regenstrief Institute License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.