A 83-year-old man with a CFS of 5 has been in hospital for 2 weeks following a stroke. He is medically stable and ready for rehabilitation. The MDT is...

Question

A 83-year-old man with a CFS of 5 has been in hospital for 2 weeks following a stroke. He is medically stable and ready for rehabilitation. The MDT is considering discharge options. What is the MOST important factor in determining the most appropriate discharge destination?

Accepted Answer

A holistic assessment of the patient's functional abilities, social circumstances, cognitive status, carer support, and rehabilitation potential

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The patient's age

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The availability of hospital beds

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The patient's insurance status

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The distance from the hospital to the patient's home

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Discharge Planning - Patient-Centred Assessment

A 83-year-old man with a CFS of 5 has been in hospital for 2 weeks following a stroke. He is medically stable and ready for rehabilitation. The MDT is considering discharge options. What is the MOST important factor in determining the most appropriate discharge destination?