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Dr. Leilani SharpeJan 3, 20222 min readDischarge Planning ConversationsDischarge Planning Conversations: Insurance Needs to Be Carefully ConsideredThe reality in the United States is that very few people can afford to pay for their medical care directly. Most people prefer to access...
Dr. Leilani SharpeDec 29, 20212 min readDischarge Planning ConversationsDischarge Planning Conversations: What Is Your Support System?Every patient on an inpatient hospital unit receives a similar support team, and units are ideally designed to meet the staffing needs
Dr. Leilani SharpeDec 28, 20211 min readDischarge Planning ConversationsNew Series: Discharge Planning ConversationsSince many hospitalizations are brief, part of inpatient care planning is to help determine which resources would support a patient over the
Dr. Leilani SharpeDec 27, 20212 min readPsychiatric HospitalizationPsychiatric Hospitalization: Discharge Planning Starts on Day OneOn one hand, the inpatient team has staff available that are professionals at coordinating care. In addition, the various expertise availab