Aims Why theyre important What to include What not to include What is inappropriate transfer of work Why discharge letter are important What to include Diagnosis During admission R eviews by other specialities their advice ID: 1045030
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1. Discharge SummariesPractical advice
2. AimsWhy they’re importantWhat to includeWhat not to includeWhat is inappropriate transfer of work
3. Why discharge letter are important
4. What to includeDiagnosisDuring admissionReviews by other specialities + their adviceIf abnormal results – please quantifyIf antibiotics used state whichIf COPD state baseline O2 saturations during stayCeiling of care/ prognosis that has been discussed with patientsIf any ongoing referrals/ investigations reason for thisMedicationsAny changes: if so please state reason
5. What not to includeNo medical acronymsInformation not discussed with patientAny urgent taskCan be 48-72h from time of discharge letter being completed before it is seen by a GPFull scan reportsNormal/ Main findings
6. What is inappropriate transfer of work
7. Transfer of workFit NotesBloodsGive the patient a cyberlab form, patient can take this to drop in clinics at: WIC (fleetwood/ whitegate drive/ BVH pathology)State this has been arranged + GP to review the resultReferrals Community services: IVI service, extensive care, rapid response, district nurses Nursing staff will often organise this is requestedAnother speciality: responsibility of hospital doctors to arrange this Consultant to consultant referral form for OP appointmentFollow up with GPAsk the patient to arrange this + please state as such on the discharge letterPlease advise why?
8. Any questions