Table 2

Most common themes of basis of discharge decision for 366 discharged patients*

Theme†n (%) n=366
Resolution/control of symptoms114 (31.6)
Normal investigations105 (29.1)
Clinical criteria55 (15.3)
Diagnosis established53 (14.7)
No indication for admission/suitable for outpatient treatment53 (14.7)
Good follow-up in place40 (11.1)
Presenting signs/symptoms not worrisome39 (10.8)
  • *Question 1: What is the basis of this discharge decision?

  • Some decisions had more than one theme.