Ensuring safe and appropriate discharge for people who are homeless or in housing need
Tansley, K.; Gray, J.
Nursing Times 105(40): 14-17
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 19908658 Document Number: 629049
Inappropriate admission and discharge practice is common for homeless and vulnerably housed people. This article outlines the key points from protocol guidance and details some Department of Health case studies, highlighting the essential practice points for nurses.
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