The importance of postdischarge telephone follow-up for hospitalists: a view from the trenches
The American Journal of MedicinePublished 1 December 2001
John Nelson
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Telephone contact with patients after hospital discharge can enhance adherence, inform the hospitalist about the results of treatment or of adverse outcomes, and allow the hospitalists to receive feedback from the patient and family.
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Hospitalist practice highlights the need for effective communication between doctors that share the care of a patient, and between doctors and patients. Telephone contact with patients after hospital discharge can enhance adherence, inform the hospitalist about the results of treatment or of adverse outcomes, and allow the hospitalist to receive feedback from the patient and family.
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