Delayed discharge: how are services and patients being affected?
Matthew Limb
Abstract
As NHS hospitals in England contend with covid and winter illnesses, many are trying to free up capacity by clearing beds of patients who are fit for discharge. <b>Matthew Limb</b> looks at the challenges they face
Topics & Concepts
ClearingCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Face (sociological concept)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)BusinessMedicineMedical emergencyPsychologyNursingSociologyFinanceVirologyInternal medicineOutbreakSocial scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseHealthcare Systems and ChallengesGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesEmployment and Welfare Studies