title: Preventing unsafe discharge from hospital.
abstract: A recent report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman revealed examples of poor hospital discharge to be considered in light of existing guidance. This article summarises the report's findings and recommendations for good practice when discharging patients.
authors: Kathy
authors: K
authors: Oxtoby
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D003142:Communication; D005190:Family; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D061214:Patient Safety; D006113:United Kingdom