Hospital 101 Challenge: Can You Navigate a Medical Emergency Like a Pro?

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Why is your printed "Discharge Summary" packet considered the most important hospital document you leave with?

Why is your printed "Discharge Summary" packet considered the most important hospital document you leave with?

Explanation

The Discharge Summary is your safety map. It tells you and your primary care physician exactly what treatments occurred, changes made to your daily medications, potential warning signs of relapse, and when you must schedule follow-up visits.