Discharge Summaries Quiz

What is the purpose of an EDS?

• To entertain patients

• To order tests for the patient

• To provide a record of progress, medications and diagnoses

• To schedule follow-up appointments

Who is the EDS for?

• For GPs, colleagues, patients, and families

• Only for the clinical coders

• Only for the hospital staff

• For the pharmacy staff

What should be included in the EDS medications list?

• Only the brand names of the medications

• Only over-the-counter medications

• All medications, changes, stop dates and special authorities

• Only the medications that were changed during the hospital stay

What should be included in the Impression + Diagnosis section of the EDS?

• Only the primary diagnosis

• All diagnoses and relevant symptoms under investigation

• Only the diagnoses that require immediate attention

• Only the diagnoses that the patient is aware of

What should be included in the Advice section for the GP?

• GP follow-up/review and what to review

• Only the medication changes

• Only the changes to medication

• Driving restrictions and nothing else

What should be included in the Follow up section of the EDS?

• Only follow-up to be booked by the GP

• Only follow-up within the same service

• All follow-up appointments, including referrals to other services

• All follow-up appointments within the next month

What should be done if an EDS is completed on the wrong patient?

• Do nothing, it's not a big deal

• Just ignore the mistake and move on

• Make an amendment and inform the patient

• Log a service desk call to deactivate it

What is the main principle for keeping the EDS on TRAC?

• Tangible, Relevant, Accurate, Concise

• Timely, Relevant, Accurate, Concise

• Tangible, Relevant, Accurate, Comprehensive

• Timely, Relevant, Accurate, Comprehensive

What should be included in the Medications section of the EDS?

• Only over-the-counter medications

• Only the medications changed during the hospital stay

• All medications, including changes, stop dates and special authorities

• Only the medications on admission

What should be included in the Patient section of the Advice in the EDS?

• Only changes to medication

• Safety net, changes to medication, and any required follow-up

• Driving restrictions and nothing else

• Only the follow up