Promoting effective transitions of care
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Sunil Kripalani; Amy T. Jackson; Jeffrey L. Schnipper; Eric A. Coleman
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Article
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2007
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract The period following discharge from the hospital is a vulnerable time for patients. About half of adults experience a medical error after hospital discharge, and 19%–23% suffer an adverse event, most commonly an adverse drug event. This article reviews several important challenges to pr