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Hospital discharge and readmission.

March 2, 2023

Alper E, O'Malley TA, Greenwald J. UpToDate. February 3, 2023.

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This review examines hospital discharge, details elements of the process that can increase risk of readmission, and reveals interventions to improve safety.

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