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Emergency Care Physician
30-45 minutes

SUMMARY OF DISCHARGE

The discharge summary template from s10.ai is a vital resource for emergency medicine professionals, designed to meticulously document a patient's hospital journey and outline their post-discharge care plan. This comprehensive template features sections for the primary diagnosis, medical history, hospital course, any complications, discharge strategy, unresolved issues, and medications prescribed at discharge. It provides a thorough overview of the patient's condition and treatment, ensuring a smooth transition to outpatient care. By utilizing s10.ai, clinicians can efficiently complete this template, guaranteeing precision and uniformity in medical documentation. This tool is perfect for emergency medicine specialists aiming to optimize their discharge procedures.

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Template Structure

Organized sections for comprehensive clinical documentation

( SUMMARIZE THE PATIENT INFORMATION INTO THE SECTIONED HEADINGS BELOW EACH SECTION HEADING WE WILL ALSO HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW THAT SECTION IS SUPPOSED TO BE FORMATTED)
PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS
(SINGLE WORD OR DIAGNOSES INFERRED FROM PATIENT'S HOSPITAL COURSE)
HEALTH PROFILE
(LIST, SEPARATED BY A NEW PARAGRAPH FOR EACH ENTRY FOR FORMATTING) WITH INSIGHT INTO THE PATIENT'S STABILITY ON THE LISTED MEDICAL ISSUE FOR EXAMPLE DIABETES, A1C 7.4 OR HYPERTENSION, TO DRUG CONTROL, DIAGNOSES CAN BE INFERRED FROM MEDICATION LIST PROVIDED, ALSO INCLUDE THOSE DIRECTLY STATED)
HOSPITAL COURSE
(WRITTEN LONG FORM NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF PATIENT'S HOSPITAL COURSE STARTING FROM THEIR REASON FOR ADMISSION INITIAL PRESENTATION THAT CAUSED ADMISSION AND PROGRESSING CHRONOLOGICALLY WITH A FOCUS ON TURNING POINT DURING THE INPATIENT STAY AND ANY BARRIERS TO THEIR DISCHARGE)
ADMISSION COMPLICATIONS
(ITEMIZED LIST OF ANY COMPLICATIONS THAT OCCURRED DURING THEIR ADMISSION)
DISCHARGE STRATEGY
(BULLET POINTED LIST REGARDING THE PATIENT'S PLAN ON DISCHARGE)
OUTSTANDING ISSUES AT DISCHARGE/TRANSFER
(ITEMIZE LIST OUTLINING TASKS THAT ARE STILL OUTSTANDING AT THE TIME OF THE PATIENT'S DISCHARGE OR TRANSFERRED TO DIFFERENT FACILITY)
DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS
(BULLET POINTED LIST, WITH THE MEDICATION FOLLOWED BY THE STATUS OF THAT MEDICATION DURING THEIR ADMISSION FOR EXAMPLE CANDESARTAN 32 MG P.O. DAILY, INCREASED IN HOSPITAL TO BE CONTINUED AT HIGHER DOSE ON DISCHARGE. ALSO USE THE PATIENT'S PRE-ADMISSION LIST OF MEDICATIONS AND THE LIST OF DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS AND INCLUDE THESE IN THE SUMMARY OF MEDICATIONS AT DISCHARGE WITH AN APPROPRIATE END RESULT OF THE MEDICATION, EXAMPLE METROPROLOL 25 MG PO BID, STARTED IN HOSPITAL - REPLACED ATENONLOL CONTINUE ON DISCHARGE)
Sample Clinical Note

Example of completed documentation using this template

MOST RESPONSIBLE DIAGNOSIS
Pneumonia
MEDICAL PROFILE
Hypertension, managed with medication
Type 2 Diabetes, A1C 7.2, stable
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), stable with inhalers
COURSE IN HOSPITAL
The patient, a 68-year-old male, was admitted on 1 November 2024 with shortness of breath and fever. Initial evaluation indicated pneumonia, confirmed by chest X-ray. The patient was initiated on intravenous antibiotics and supplemental oxygen. Throughout the hospital stay, the patient exhibited gradual improvement in respiratory function. A significant improvement was noted on day 4 when the patient was able to maintain oxygen saturation above 92% on room air. Discharge was postponed due to a brief episode of atrial fibrillation, which was managed with medication.
COMPLICATIONS
Atrial fibrillation
DISCHARGE PLAN
- Continue oral antibiotics for 7 days
- Follow-up with primary care physician in 1 week
- Pulmonary rehabilitation referral
ISSUES PENDING AT DISCHARGE/TRANSFER
- Awaiting results of sputum culture
MEDICATIONS AT DISCHARGE
- Candesartan 32 mg P.O. daily, continued at same dose
- Metformin 500 mg P.O. BID, continued
- Salbutamol inhaler, as needed, continued
- Amoxicillin 500 mg P.O. TID for 7 days, started in hospital
- Metoprolol 25 mg P.O. BID, started in hospital for atrial fibrillation
Clinical Benefits

Key advantages of using this template in clinical practice

  • Enhance your clinical documentation with our comprehensive template designed to streamline patient information management. This template is meticulously structured to capture critical patient data, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital admission to discharge. The "Most Responsible Diagnosis" section allows for precise identification of primary diagnoses, while the "Medical Profile" offers a detailed overview of the patient's health status, including insights into chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The "Course in Hospital" provides a chronological narrative of the patient's journey, highlighting key turning points and challenges faced during their stay. Complications are clearly itemized, ensuring no detail is overlooked. The "Discharge Plan" and "Issues Pending at Discharge/Transfer" sections facilitate effective care continuity, outlining necessary follow-up actions. Finally, the "Medications at Discharge" offers a comprehensive list of prescribed medications, ensuring clarity and consistency in patient care. Adopt this template to enhance clinical accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and optimize healthcare workflows.
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