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Discharge missteps can send seniors back to hospital.

Discharge missteps can send seniors back to hospital. Korc B, Landers SJ. American Medical News. February 15, 2010.

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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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