ED 5Clinical Reasoning

Safe Discharge Plan

Assessor

PGY4+

Due

Week 4

Requirement

Mandatory

Details

Subacute/FT

What Assessors Look For

Clear diagnosis or working diagnosis communicated
Appropriate safety netting and red flags explained
Follow-up plan arranged
Medication reconciliation and new scripts explained
Patient understanding confirmed (teach-back)
Documentation of discharge plan

Key Points to Demonstrate

1Explain diagnosis in plain language - avoid jargon
2Written and verbal instructions for home care
3Specific red flags: "Come back if you have X, Y, or Z"
4Follow-up: GP in X days, specialist appointment, ED review
5Medications: what's new, what's changed, what to stop
6Social considerations: can they manage at home? Transport? Support?

Tips for Success

  • 💡Use teach-back: "Can you tell me in your own words what to watch for?"
  • 💡Give written instructions - patients forget 50% of verbal information
  • 💡Document your safety netting in the notes
  • 💡This is often done for Fast Track patients with minor injuries/conditions

Study Resources