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Leaving the Medical-Surgical ICU: Planning for change

The following are some common questions and concerns patients and their families have when preparing for discharge from the ICU.  Please follow the links for more information.

  • Why is my family member being discharged?
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  • Help after discharge
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  • What happens if the patient is not from London?

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