A review of emergency department audiotapes showed ED clinicians’ post-discharge instructions are sometimes inadequate and patients’ are not given the chance to confirm they understand their discharge ...

Emergency Department (ED) discharge instructions play a pivotal role in ensuring that patients understand their diagnosis, treatment plan, and necessary follow-up care. Comprehensive patient education ...

Emergency department discharge is a critical point in the hospital healthcare process; communication is key in terms of making certain patients fully understand next steps to ensure optimal outcomes, ...

A review of emergency department audiotapes suggests ED patients’ verbal post-discharge instructions are often inadequate and physicians sometimes fail to confirm patients’ understanding of their ...