title: Pediatric discharge planning.
abstract: This article will review the discharge planning process and discuss five significant distinctions specific to children that must be considered in order to provide quality care. These distinctions are: recognizing differences in pediatric diagnoses, delivering care to children of varying developmental levels, selecting appropriate resources, accessing educational interventions, and financing health care.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vessey
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003933:Diagnosis; D004519:Education, Special; D005381:Financing, Organized; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010371:Pediatric Nursing