Dictation Discharge Summary

Introduction

This is a dictation discharge summary for [PATIENT'S NAME], who was recently hospitalized for treatment of [DIAGNOSIS]. The following report outlines HIS/HER clinical history, hospital course, laboratory and imaging studies, medications on discharge, follow-up plan, discharge instructions, patient education, discharge diagnosis, and provider signature.

Patient Information:

• Name: [PATIENT'S NAME]

• Age: [PATIENT'S AGE]

• Gender: [PATIENT'S GENDER]

• Date of Admission: [ADMISSION DATE]

• Date of Discharge: [DISCHARGE DATE]

• Medical Record Number: [MEDICAL RECORD NUMBER]

Clinical History

[PATIENT'S NAME] is a [PATIENT'S AGE]-year-old [PATIENT'S GENDER] with a past medical history significant for [RELEVANT MEDICAL HISTORY]. HE/SHE presented to the emergency department on [ADMISSION DATE] with complaints of [CHIEF COMPLAINT] for the past [DURATION]. HE/SHE was diagnosed with [DIAGNOSIS].

Hospital Course

Upon admission, [PATIENT'S NAME] was started on [INITIAL TREATMENT] and [ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONS]. [Provide details of clinical course, including response to treatment, any complications, and improvements].

Laboratory and Imaging Studies:

Date	Test	Results
[DATE]	[TEST]	[RESULTS]
[DATE]	[TEST]	[RESULTS]
[DATE]	[TEST]	[RESULTS]

Medications on Discharge:

1. [MEDICATION NAME] [DOSAGE] [ROUTE] [FREQUENCY] for [INDICATION].

2. [MEDICATION NAME] [DOSAGE] [ROUTE] [FREQUENCY] for [INDICATION].

Follow-up Plan:

[PATIENT'S NAME] is advised to follow up with [SPECIFY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER] within one week of discharge for further evaluation and management of [DIAGNOSIS]. HE/SHE should continue [INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MEDICATIONS] as instructed.

Discharge Instructions:

1. [INSTRUCTION 1]

2. [INSTRUCTION 2]

3. [INSTRUCTION 3]

4. [INSTRUCTION 4]

5. [INSTRUCTION 5]

Patient Education:

[PATIENT'S NAME] and HIS/HER family were educated about [KEY POINTS OF EDUCATION]. THEY expressed understanding and agreed to adhere to the provided instructions.

Discharge Diagnosis:

[PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS], [OTHER DIAGNOSES IF APPLICABLE].

Conclusion:

In conclusion, [PATIENT'S NAME] responded well to treatment during HIS/HER hospitalization for [DIAGNOSIS]. HE/SHE has been discharged with appropriate medications, follow-up plans, and instructions. [PATIENT'S NAME] and HIS/HER family have been educated regarding [RELEVANT ASPECTS OF CARE]. Please do not hesitate to contact our office for any further assistance regarding [PATIENT'S NAME]'s care.

Summarizd By: [YOUR NAME]

Summary Templates @ Template.net