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Home First

Preparing for Home – Patient and Family Guide

This guide* explains what an estimated date of discharge (EDD) is and gives information about:

  • Being admitted to a hospital inpatient unit
  • Your health care team
  • What to expect each day
  • Getting ready for discharge
  • And more

* Audio version coming soon.

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