Unplanned hospital discharges may cause 'distress'
– Age UK Charity Director General Michelle MitchellIf patients are sent home without time to plan or without their family having prior notice, it could not only cause unnecessary distress but also increase the risk of having to return to hospital as an emergency readmission. It is essential that care is coordinated to effectively support the patient’s safe transition from hospital to home.
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