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The Hospital Discharge Survival Guide
What to ask, what to know, and what to do before you leave the hospital. You're not alone in this.
Written by a nurse who has been at the bedside for 32 years
Discharge day is when most families feel the most lost. This 10-page guide from Kimberly Wright, MSN, RN, walks you through it in plain language, with checklists you can print and bring with you.
- Questions to ask before you leave the hospital
- How to read your discharge papers and spot what is missing
- A medication checklist and fill-in medication list
- How to set up your home, equipment, and help
- A simple plan for the first 7 days at home
- When to call the doctor and when to call 911