Question

A 70-year-old woman with advanced COPD, CHF and frailty is admitted with pneumonia and responds to treatment. The multidisciplinary team discusses discharge planning. According to GMC good medical practice, which statement best reflects your responsibility regarding continuity of care?

Accepted Answer

You must ensure relevant information is shared with the GP and community team to support ongoing care

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Your responsibility ends once the patient leaves hospital

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You should not communicate with primary care to avoid overburdening them

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Only the discharge coordinator is responsible for continuity of care

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Written communication is unnecessary if you spoke briefly to the patient

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with advanced COPD, CHF and frailty is admitted with pneumonia and responds to treatment. The multidisciplinary team discusses discharge planning. According to GMC good medical practice, which statement best reflects your responsibility regarding continuity of care?