Being admitted to hospital can be unsettling, but with the help of medical professionals, daily routines and the right treatments, we can feel safe and cared for in hospital, and look forward to the day of our discharge.
Once this day arrives, though, this can feel equally disconcerting. At discharge we are often still fragile and vulnerable, unsure where the next stage of our healthcare journey will take us. Will we manage at home? Can we access any follow-up support that we might need? World Patient Safety Day offers a great opportunity to explore how this stage of patients’ care is being improved.
