Discharge summary
A document summarizing the hospital admission, treatment given, and follow-up plan.
The discharge summary should include: diagnosis, procedures done, complications, medications, follow-up appointments, activity restrictions, warning signs, and contact information for the operating team.
What this means for you: insist on a complete discharge summary in English (and a copy in the local language if relevant). Your home physician needs this to continue care.
Maana ya neno kwako inategemea ripoti zako. Muulize daktari wako, au tuma ripoti zako zikaguliwe bure.