Each hospital has its own discharge policy. You should be able to get a copy from the ward manager or the hospital's Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). Once you're admitted to hospital, your treatment plan, including details for discharge or transfer, will be developed and discussed with yo...
Minimal and complex discharge If the discharge assessment shows you'll need little or no care, it's called a minimal discharge. If you need more specialised care after leaving hospital, your discharge or transfer procedure is referred to as a complex discharge. If ...
Medicine If you're given any medicine to take home, you'll usually be given enough for the following 7 days. The letter to your GP will include information about your medicine. If you need to keep taking your medication, make sure you arrange to get a repeat presc...
Medical devices If you're sent home with a medical device, make sure you know how to set it up and have been taught how to use it. Also, make sure you know where to get any supplies you need to use the device and who to call if you need help. ...
Organising transport If you're being discharged, arrange for a relative or friend to collect you, or let the staff know if they need to make other transport arrangements for you. ...
Returning home If you're returning home, make sure you have everything you need for your recovery. It may be helpful to ask a friend or relative to stay with you or visit regularly. If this is not possible, make sure you have plenty of food, drink and other essenti...
Sick notes You may need a sick note or information for insurance companies or your employer. Speak to the nurse in charge of your ward if you need a form to be completed. Find out when you may need a fit note...
Remember Do not forget to:provide a forwarding address for any postcollect your hospital discharge letter for your GP or arrange to have it sent directly to themensure you have the medicine you needget a copy of your care plan (if applicable) – if you're being di...
Feedback and complaints Talk to hospital staff if you're unhappy about your suggested discharge or transfer date. You have the right to discharge yourself from hospital at any time during your stay in hospital. If you want to complain about how a hospital discharge...