Unwanted incidents during transition of geriatric patients from hospital to home: a prospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Geriatric patients recently discharged from hospital experience increased chance of unplanned readmissions and admission to nursing homes. Several studies have shown that medication-related discrepancies are common. Few studies repor...

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Main Authors: Sletvold Olav, Helbostad Jorunn L, Mesteig Marianne, Røsstad Tove, Saltvedt Ingvild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/1