Discharging people home editorial: Article against—Should patients be discharged directly home (DDH) from critical care?
Abstract
This is the opposing view editorial to the one produced by Dr. Crossingham and argues that CCU doctors should not be discharging patients home without appropriate investment in training and support.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of the Intensive Care Society
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 18–21
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Language
- EN