NOTE â In the list below, all the two letter words allowed in North American Scrabble are colored BLACK. The additional BLUE words are also allowed if you are using the international Scrabble dictionary, which is used in most countries outside of North America.
Discharge Summary An information guide Discharge Summary Key message When you leave hospital, you should have a discharge summary given to you. What is a discharge summary? A discharge summary is a letter written by the doctor caring for you in hospital. It contains important information about your hospital visit, including: â¢ why you came into hospital â¢ the results of any tests you had â¢ the treatment you received â¢ any changes to your medication â¢ what follow-up you need Who receives a copy of the discharge summary? â¢ A paper and electronic copy of the letter is sent to your GP â¢ A paper copy is put in your hospital notes â¢ A paper copy is given to you, before you leave hospital â¢ The discharge summary is also stored electronically, but can only be accessed by staff involved in your care. Why is a discharge summary important? The main aim of the discharge summary is to inform your GP about what happened during your hospital visit. This means that ...
Discharge planning is a process that aims to improve the coordination of services after discharge from hospital by considering the patientâs needs in the community. Discharge planning is an established part of hospital care, but the process varies and is not entirely evidenced based.