Discharge to rural and remote regions

This section summarises the unique challenges faced by patients who are being discharged to country regions of South Australia and the critical importance of coordination and sharing information with local support services. The pivotal role of the General Practitioner and information needs of community staff including the local palliative care team are described.

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Initial planning considerations
Discharge to home in metropolitan Adelaide
Discharge to Residential Aged Care Facilities
Discharge to hospice
Discharge to rural and remote regions
Discharge to home for end of life care
Including caregivers in discharge planning
Communicating with General Practitioners
Medications in the community