We prefer that you and your family speak together at the same time with the hospitalist, if possible. This may require arranging a meeting time. Don t wait for the hospitalist to complete rounds. Ask your nurse to contact the hospitalist to arrange a convenient meeting time. If it is not possible for everyone to meet together, please choose a family spokesperson who can be informed of progress of recovery, including test results and their meaning.
Discharges can occur during the morning or afternoon.
The decision to discharge you from the hospital is complicated and sometimes the information needed to make this decision is only available in the afternoon. If you are unsure of what these instructions mean, please ask the hospitalist or your nurse. A copy of these instructions will be sent to your physician along with a full summary of your hospital stay. If necessary, the hospitalist will call your physician. Your physician may also call the hospitalist for further information during your follow-up appointment.