Linguistics The

Feb 2, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Linguistics The |Elizabeth Manias |Sharon Yahalom

This study provides comprehensive insights into how, when and why nurses draw on the information contained in referral letters and discharge summaries to inform their practice and enhance patient safety. The findings demonstrate that nurses are able to optimise patient care and best practice when they are engaging with referral letters and discharge summaries that provide them with clear, accurate and comprehensive patient information.