Discharge missteps can send seniors back to hospital.

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Discharge missteps can send seniors back to hospital.

March 3, 2010

Korc B, Landers SJ. American Medical News. February 15, 2010.

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This news article uses an example of a preventable readmission to illustrate how ineffective communication during care transitions can affect patients after hospital discharge.

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