title: Discharging patients.
abstract: What was the nature of the CPD activity and/or practice-related feedback and/or event or experience in your practice? The CPD article discussed the importance of effective planning when discharging patients from acute care hospitals. It emphasised the benefit of early assessment and planning, and outlined the essential principles that should be followed when discharging a patient.
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Wigan.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Causey
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010351:Patient Discharge; D061214:Patient Safety; D006113:United Kingdom