A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis on the risks of medical discharge letters for patients’ safety

A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis on the risks of medical discharge letters for patients’ safety

Abstract Background The medical discharge letter is an important communication tool between hospitals and other healthcare providers. Despite its high status, it often does not meet the desired requirements in everyday clinical practice. Occurring risks create barriers for patients and doctors. This...

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Main Authors: Christine Maria Schwarz, Magdalena Hoffmann, Petra Schwarz, Lars-Peter Kamolz, Gernot Brunner, Gerald Sendlhofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Discharge letter
Discharge summary
Risk
Patient safety
Hospital discharge
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-3989-1

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