Discharge Summaries
Not sure what to write in a discharge summary?
Questions about the CHS standards?
Here are some helpful links to give you some tips on writing them.
Below this information are some example discharge summaries from real world cases to get you started.
The video here ------------------------------------------------>
is an excellent run down by your fellow JMO's of some of the practical issues you may face in completing discharge summaries on time and to a good standard.
A small note regarding cancelled procedures - Patients with a cancelled procedure can have an ID sheet and is applicable across all surgeries. ID sheet must include diagnosis, signature and date- not just the surgery they were supposed to have or that is was cancelled.
Discharge Summaries and the DHR
Here are some fact sheets, videos and tips and tricks about using the DHR for discharge summaries.
How To's and Tips on Discharge Summaries
Here are some various guides from around the web regarding how to do a good discharge summary and what it should contain (and what it shouldn't contain).
Example Discharge Summaries
Here are some de - identified real world discharge summaries from Canberra Health Services from a variety of sub specialities to give you an idea of what a discharge summary should contain.