Readmissions jump 40% in seven years
Emergency readmissions for potentially preventable conditions, such as pneumonia and pressure ulcers, have risen by 40% in seven years, raising questions about the quality of care given to older people, according to a study by two health think tanks.
Emergency Nurse.
26, 2, 6-6.
doi: 10.7748/en.26.2.6.s3
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