A discharge scoring system for patients with total hip replacement
Abstract
Total hip replacement is a common and expensive procedure. Any attempt to shorten the length of hospital stay safely is desirable. Proposes a scoring system specifically designed for this patient population, to determine the optimal timing of safe discharge and post‐acute care placement. Discusses its implications for the quality of patient care.
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Citation
Wong, S. and Wong, J. (1997), "A discharge scoring system for patients with total hip replacement", Leadership in Health Services, Vol. 10 No. 6, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/13660759710367766
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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