Hospital discharge and carers
A rather nice booklet for carers about how to get involved in discharging an older person from hospital. It’s American, and social work led, but some of the tips are practically useful anywhere. For example, keep a notebook of all the people involved. I think all professionals should have a business card to give to patients in hospital, so that visiting relatives can know who’s seeing the patient. Soon we’ll be giving out mobile and website links, and we need an electronic business card.
This is the website:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/20627766/Family-Discharge-Planning