Happy to be home? a discharge planning package for elderly people
Booth, J.; Davies, C.
Professional Nurse 6(6): 330-332
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 1848019 Document Number: 385489
Research shows elderly people do not receive the support they need following hospital discharge. If they are to be enabled to return home successfully, patients need careful assessment of their needs well in advance, so that arrangements for adequate aftercare support can be made.
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