Early re-presentation to hospital after discharge from an acute medical unit: perspectives of older patients, their family caregivers and health professionals

Aims and objectives: To explore the perceptions of older patients who re-presented to hospital within 28 days of discharge from an acute medical unit (AMU), their family caregivers and appropriately experienced health professionals. Background: Hospitals are increasingly using AMUs to provide rapid...

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Main Authors: Slatyer, Susan, Toye, Christine, Popescu, A., Young, J., Matthews, A., Hill, A., Williamson, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43574