When a patient is discharged or transferred, the hospital gives information about the care, t...

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The hospital provides or transmits necessary medical information when discharging, transferring, or referring the patient to post–acute care service providers and suppliers, facilities, agencies, and other outpatient service providers and practitioners who are responsible for the patient's follow-up or ancillary care. Necessary medical information includes, at a minimum, the following: - Current course of illness and treatment - Postdischarge goals of care - Treatment preferences at the time of discharge