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Can a hospital discharge an amnesia patient to the street without anyone to care for them or any safe plan in place?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unfortunately such discharges still happen, many times triggered by patients that appear to be acting normally and after having medical emergencies ruled out.

Answered 7/5/2023

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Hospitals in the USA (and likely Jamaica) are not long-term care facilities and are unable to provide chronic supervision. Rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes may be the next appropriate step if further care is needed.

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