title: Early discharge schemes for hysterectomy patients.
abstract: This review looks at the needs of hysterectomy patients discharged early from hospital. The author explores the concept of early discharge schemes and evaluates whether they can be safe, cost effective and provide quality care. Reflection on these factors suggests that an early discharge scheme could be a way to provide choice, and fulfill expectations of quality, holistic care and cost effectiveness, while allowing the nurse to work as an expert practitioner.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Read
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000451:nursing*; D010351:Patient Discharge