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Title
Redefining and redesigning hospital discharge to enhance patient care: a randomized controlled study.
Authors
Balaban, Richard B; Weissman, Joel S; Samuel, Peter A; Woolhandler, Stephanie
Abstract
Patients are routinely ill-prepared for the transition from hospital to home. Inadequate communication between Hospitalists and primary care providers can further compromise post-discharge care. Redesigning the discharge process may improve the continuity and the quality of patient care.
Publication
Journal of general internal medicine, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 8, p1228