Follow-up care
How to organize follow-up appointments after hospital discharge
Follow-up care can involve several offices. Put every appointment, call, test, and transportation need in one place.
Track each next step
| Need | Office/contact | Due date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care follow-up | |||
| Specialist follow-up | |||
| Home health or therapy | |||
| Lab/test/imaging | |||
| Transportation |
Questions to ask
- Which appointments are required, and how soon?
- Who schedules each one?
- Who receives test results?
- What should family bring to the visit?