Preparing for a hospital discharge

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Plan the discharge before it happens

Placeholder copy. The handover from hospital to home is where recovery most often goes wrong, and it is almost always arranged too late.

A checklist for the first week

1. Placeholder — confirm the medication list against what’s actually at home
2. Placeholder — arrange transport home and someone present on arrival
3. Placeholder — book follow-up appointments before discharge
4. Placeholder — check the home for mobility hazards
5. Placeholder — agree who to call if something changes

Where professional support helps

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