Discussion Post: Role Transition- Discharge teaching in ER
Problem- factor influencing discharge instructions in the ER: the approach - discharge instructions are provided quickly and piecemeal in-between other care activities, thereby making it difficult for patients and carers to remember or reproduce them.
Solution- teach-back method of the discharge instructions. With the 'teach-back' method, patients or carers repeat back what they understand, so that professionals can confirm comprehension and correct misunderstandings.
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