2. The hospital team

The hospital team

8) The Discharge Plan

If you have any questions about the details of the discharge plan – ask.

The plan should include:

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  • Details of the treatment and results of investigations the patient has had.
  • Any medication and the dose.
  • Any follow up which has been arranged such as outpatient appointments or any further investigations needed in the community.
  • Transport arrangements.
  • The dates of admission and discharge.
  • The consultant and named nurse.
  • Hospital ward name and telephone number.
  • Details of the package of care if this has been arranged to support you and the patient.
  • Blood pressure readings

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  • Details of the treatment and results of investigations the patient has had.
  • Any medication and the dose.
  • Any follow up which has been arranged such as outpatient appointments or any further investigations needed in the community.
  • Transport arrangements.
  • The dates of admission and discharge.
  • The consultant and named nurse.
  • Hospital ward name and telephone number.
  • Details of the package of care if this has been arranged to support you and the patient.
  • Blood pressure readings.

For a sample discharge list please see: Stroke Discharge Process, NHS Grampian [.pdf, 193KB].