Transition of care for hospitalized elde
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L. Halasyamani; S. Kripalani; E. Coleman; J. Schnipper; C. van Walraven; J. Naga
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Article
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2006
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND Discharge from the hospital is a critical transition point in a patient's care. Incomplete handoffs at discharge can lead to adverse events for patients and result in avoidable rehospitalization. Care transitions are especially important for elderly patients and other hig