Implementing PODS (Patient Oriented Discharge Summary) in an acute medical urban health setting in Vancouver, Canada

• Main Authors: Agnes Black (Author), Suzanne Nixon (Author), MacLeod Meghan (Author), Christine Wallsworth (Author), Lena Cuthbertson (Author), Beena Parappilly (Author), Jay MacDonald (Author), Kate McNamee (Author), Cheryl Prinzen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Beryl Institute, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The transition from hospital to home or community is a vulnerable time for patients and families, who face risks associated with misunderstanding instructions about medications, self-monitoring and when to seek emergency care. The quality of the discharge process can have a significant impact on pat...