A discharge summary is an account of the major events of the hospital admission for the patientβs GP, so that they can take over the patientβs care.
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NB: out-patient controlled drug prescriptions must be handwritten and must include patient name and address; drug, strength and formulation; dose and frequency. The total quantity must be spelled out as well as written numerically.
Who is responsible for following up outstanding results after the patient is discharged?
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Should the discharge summary be written in medical or lay language?
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Can you write a discharge summary for a patient if you were not involved in their care?
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