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[[File:Napkin Discharge Summary.jpg|400px|thumb|left|''Beautifully succinct, this ICU team knows exactly where to pick up from now'']]
Durable and efficient, the '''napkin''' is the best way to transit information between two medical providers who are transitioning care.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/07/icu-transfer/ ICU Transfer Arrives with Hospital Summary on a Napkin]</ref> Though most commonly seen when transitioning between medical-surgical units and intensive care units, a '''napkin''' can be a useful medium for writing [[Progress Note|progress notes]] or obtaining [[Blood Consent Form|blood consent]].
