Unwanted incidents during transition of geriatric patients from hospital to home: a prospective observational study
<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...
Main Authors: | Sletvold Olav, Helbostad Jorunn L, Mesteig Marianne, Røsstad Tove, Saltvedt Ingvild |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/1 |
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