Previous discharge

What does "Previous discharge" 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

"Previous discharge" in a medical context refers to the last time a patient was released from a hospital or medical facility. It's a point of reference used by healthcare professionals to compare a patient's current health status with their condition at the time they were last discharged. For example, if a patient's hemoglobin level was 96 at their previous discharge, and it's now 67, it indicates a change in their health condition.

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