meganadee

hi classicdame, thanks for getting back to me :) :) so you would be the one to liase with the district nurse if needed, ensure any equipment needed is at home, arrange transport, and call pharmacy for drugs to take home? sorry if I sound stupid but am I missing anything else? On handover, I often hear that a patient is "for discharge planning" - to me that is very vague! x

Hi ladies and gents, Im a second year studet nurse currently on my second ward placement and im becoming increasingly concerned over my confusion of the discharge process! I understand that the OT, Physio, Doctors, Nurses and Social Services all play a role, but I am so confused as to how they all collaborate together. Who starts the ball rolling? What input does each healthcare professional have? What would my role be as a nurse? Any help would be much appreciated! Thankyou ! x