Citation

Levesque JD. Soc. Work Health Care 1988; 13(4): 49-63.

Affiliation

Montebello Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore 21218.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J010v13n04_05

PMID

3232098

Abstract

Hospital discharge planning is a challenging and complex task, which becomes increasingly difficult when the patient has suffered brain injury or cognitive impairment. The social worker is often in the conflicting roles of trying to serve the best interests of the patient as well as serving the institution in the discharge planning process. This paper is intended to be a practical guide to examine the issues involved in discharge planning from the perspective of the hospital's duties, with consideration being given to the potential risks to the patient.

Language: en