A patient can be harmed by a bad discharge summary.
But writing a good discharge summary can be a strain on your time.
3 tips to writing an efficient yet affective discharge summary:
But writing a good discharge summary can be a strain on your time.
3 tips to writing an efficient yet affective discharge summary:
1 / Write it near the time of discharge.
Patient going to a SNF? Or PCP follow up in 3 days?
A discharge summary written 7 days later doesn't help.
Plus, it's quicker to write when it's fresh in your mind.
Don't put it off.
Patient going to a SNF? Or PCP follow up in 3 days?
A discharge summary written 7 days later doesn't help.
Plus, it's quicker to write when it's fresh in your mind.
Don't put it off.
2 / Use headlines
Those reading your discharge summary have different needs.
Use headlines such as:
🔹 Discharge diagnosis
🔹 Medication changes
🔹 Outpatient follow up needs:
This way information can be found at a glance.
Those reading your discharge summary have different needs.
Use headlines such as:
🔹 Discharge diagnosis
🔹 Medication changes
🔹 Outpatient follow up needs:
This way information can be found at a glance.
3 / Be concise
Don't sacrifice quality.
But do remove inconsequential information.
Ask yourself,
"Did this affect the overall hospitalization?" or
"Does a PCP need to know this?"
Remember the big picture.
Don't sacrifice quality.
But do remove inconsequential information.
Ask yourself,
"Did this affect the overall hospitalization?" or
"Does a PCP need to know this?"
Remember the big picture.
Provide better care and write an effective yet efficient discharge summary by:
1. Writing near time of discharge
2. Using headlines
3. Being concise
1. Writing near time of discharge
2. Using headlines
3. Being concise
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