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Solutions: Stopping the Revolving Door of Avoidable ReadmissionsIn communities across America, doctors, nurses, hospitals, care facilities, and community organizations are working with patients to stop the revolving door of avoidable readmissions for good. |
American Medical Association: 9 ways doctors can lower readmissions
1 . Keep organized information on patients'
medical issues, health goals, functional and psychological status, and
behavioral and social issues.
2. Consider patients' acute, intermediate and long-term care
goals.
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Source: American Medical News, February 18, 2013
Source URL:
http://www.amednews.com/article/20130218/health/130219952/4/
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