Vol 1, Issue 5: Discharge Planning for Patients

11/01/2021

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Elder Care

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In this issue, the spotlight is on Discharge Planning for Patients. Agnes, our fictional older patient receiving care within Nova Scotia Health, is being discharged from the hospital. Key points to ensure a successful discharge home are covered in this issue as her health care team plan for her discharge.

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