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Discharge Summary Checklist
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MEDICAL INFORMATION
Patient’s Full Name Primary Diagnosis
Patient’s Age Secondary Diagnosis(es)
Hospital Medical Record Number Presenting Symptoms
Date of Admission History of Present Illness
Date of Discharge Medical History
Name of Responsible Hospital Physician Social History
Name of Physician Preparing Discharge Physical Examination Findings
Summary
Name of Primary Care Physician Diagnostic Procedures & Results
Discharge Summary Sent To: Consultations Obtained During Admission
Consultant Recommendations
Treatment During Admission
Discharge Medications, Including Any New
Medications
Test Results Pending at Discharge
Follow-up Arrangements Needed or Made
Patient Condition/Status at Discharge
Patient or Family Counseling Instructions
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HOSPITALISTS - RISKS WHEN YOU’RE THE DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
Patient Instructions
At the time of discharge, the patient should be provided with
a document which includes language and literacy-appropriate
instructions and patient education materials to order to result in
successful transition from the hospital. These documents should
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