Factors and post-discharge outcomes associated with patients' readiness for discharge from the emergency medicine ward: A prospective study.

Background: Discharging patients with a self-reported low readiness for hospital discharge (RHD) may be challenging, as these patients may be vulnerable to risks and adaptation issues that can delay recovery. However, little is known about whether emergency medicine ward (EMW) patients are sufficiently prepared for discharge to home. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the factors and outcomes associated with patients' RHD in an EMW setting.

Geriatric consultation service in emergency department: how does it work?

Background: Hong Kong is having a significant prevalence of geriatric patients who usually require admission after presentation to the hospital through emergency departments. The geriatric consultation programme 'We Care' aims at lowering acute geriatric medical admission.

Objectives: The study aims at analysing the impact of the geriatric consultation service on the acute medical admission, and to study the characteristics and outcome of geriatric patients.