Addressing postdischarge adverse events: a neglected area.

Dennis Tsilimingras

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Addressing postdischarge adverse events: a neglected area.

January 6, 2017

Tsilimingras D. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(2):85-97.

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This review examined the literature on postdischarge safety and discontinuities in care. The authors identify common types of postdischarge adverse events and provide constructive recommendations to improve safety after hospitalization.

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