Feedback tool to improve discharge communication
This trial tests a new indicator that helps doctors and nurses share better information when you leave the hospital, so your primary care doctor knows what happened during your stay.
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Who can take part
- You stayed in the hospital for at least 24 hours.
- You were discharged alive directly from one of the participating hospital services.
- You did not stay in a psychiatric, long-term care, or critical care unit during this visit.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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