Discharge
You will need to think about your discharge
even before you come in to hospital, as there may be arrangements
that you need to make. Your doctor can provide an estimate of how
long you will be hospitalised and will discuss discharge plans with
the nursing staff.
You will be advised of any items you may need
to hire or purchase to use at home when you are discharged and you
will need to arrange to have these available. Arrange for someone
to take you home from hospital. If you are having major surgery it
is helpful to have someone who is able to help you with cooking,
laundry and housework after you are discharged.
When you are ready to leave, a staff member
will assist you to front reception if required, to finalise your
discharge.
We inform our patients on the morning of their
discharge and aim to discharge patients by 11am, however, there are
occasions when following a review by, or discussion with the
Consultant, patients may be discharged any time throughout the day
once the Consultant and nursing staff are assured it is safe to do
so.
Before you leave the ward area ensure
you have:
- Your medications and/or prescriptions
- All personal items
- A copy of your discharge information form