Discharge day brings together everything you need for safe recovery at home.
The discharge checklist
Vital signs stable, pain controlled, eating and drinking, mobile, urinating, wound checked, discharge medication dispensed.
Written information
Operation summary, medication list, wound care instructions, warning signs, follow-up appointments.
Transport home
Arrange a chaperone — no driving for 24 hours after general anaesthesia.
First 24 hours at home
Rest, hydration, medication as prescribed, light meals, gentle mobilisation.
Follow-up
Telephone check at 48 hours and in-person review at 1–2 weeks.
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