Patients face dangers upon discharge from hospital
For many individuals dealing with medical conditions, being discharged from the hospital can be a significant milestone—and rightly so. Leaving a hospital’s 24/7 care can be seen as a big step on the road to improved health.
But a recent story from Kaiser Health News highlights a number of dangers associated with hospital discharges. Miscommunications, mix-ups with medications, decreased patient assessments—the process is far from perfect.
“Poor transitional care is a huge, huge issue for everybody, but especially for older people with complex needs,” said Alicia Arbaje, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. “The most risky transition is from hospital to home with the additional need for home care services, and that’s the one we know the least about.”
To read the entire Kaiser Health News story, visit the link below:
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