Most hospital patients lack the reading skills necessary to understand the summaries of their conditions and instructions they’re given before going home. A new study published in the American Journal ...

This study demonstrates that the implementation of a discharge navigation program led to earlier writing of discharge orders and patient release from the hospital. Objectives: The aim of this study ...

Examination of factors associated with discharge lag time and how this metric plays an important role in managing hospital throughput. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors ...

“The doctor just wrote your discharge orders — you’re ready to leave the hospital and go home.” That’s great news to hear — if you’re actually prepared. However, what if you’re stunned at the notion ...

To submit a legal/professional nursing question for future consideration, write to the editor at [email protected] (Include "Ask the Expert" in subject line.) A nurse asks about attending physician or ...

The first national report on the discharge of care orders for children in England and Wales has been published today. The study, by researchers from the University of Bristol, provides a baseline and ...

Hospital managers should tread carefully before making a conditional discharge order following the latest Mental Health Act's Code of Practice, says Andrew Parsons The government has been considering ...