It’s Not What You Think: Questions to Ask at Discharge

“Back in the hospital again?! Impossible! I sent her home with information, handwritten instructions, and spoke to her for some time regarding how to take her medications and follow up. She smiled when I asked if she understood everything and said, ‘Yes!’ After all that, she did not take her meds as directed or return to the office as scheduled. I just don’t know how to overcome noncompliant patients!”