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Patient-physician communication at hospital discharge and patients' understanding of the...

Authors :
Calkins, David R.
Davis, Roger B.
Reiley, P.
Phillips, R.S.
Pineo, K.L.
Delbanco, T.L.
Iezzoni, L.I.
Source :
Archives of Internal Medicine. May97, Vol. 157 Issue 9, p1026. 4p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Investigates the effect of lack in patient-physician communication in the quality of discharge planning in Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Specific inclusion criteria for patients; Patient and physician interviews; Discussion of post-discharge plans; Overestimation of patients' understanding of post-discharge plans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039926
Volume :
157
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
140209
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1997.00440300148014