title: Multidisciplinary discharge planning.
abstract: Patients undergoing total hip replacement need careful rehabilitation to avoid complications. Communication is essential for effective discharge planning. The named nurse is ideally placed to co-ordinate the activities of the health-care team.
authors.affiliation: York District Hospital.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hurst
mesh_terms: D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011321:Primary Nursing