Improving hospital discharge communication with your doctor
This study tests a new tool that gives automatic feedback to improve how hospitals share discharge information with your regular doctor. It may help make sure you get the follow-up care you need after leaving the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You stayed in the hospital for at least 24 hours.
- You were discharged from the hospital alive (not transferred to another hospital or passed away).
- You were in one of the participating general medical or surgical units, not in psychiatry, long-term care, emergency, or critical care.
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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