Discharge Summary

What does "Discharge Summary" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "Discharge Summary" is a document that provides a summary of a patient's hospital stay. It includes information about why the person was in the hospital, what treatments they received, and their condition when they left. This document is created by the healthcare professionals who cared for the patient and is often used to inform the patient's primary care doctor about the hospital stay.

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