An exploratory analysis of hospital discharge summaries across Europe
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Methods We used three independent but complementary methods to compare discharge summary templates supplied to patients and/or referring physicians following hospital discharge in European countries, triangulating data from different sources. First, we undertook a survey of key informants on guidelines and standards for hospital discharge summaries. Second, we analysed two questions on discharge planning contained within a large international survey on disease management.
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