Unwanted incidents during transition of geriatric patients from hospital to home: a prospective observational study

• Main Authors: Sletvold Olav (Author), Helbostad Jorunn L (Author), Mesteig Marianne (Author), Røsstad Tove (Author), Saltvedt Ingvild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Geriatric patients recently discharged from hospital experience increased chance of unplanned readmissions and admission to nursing homes. Several studies have shown that medication-related discrepancies are common. Few studies repor...