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ENCORE: Hospital at Home program delivers acute care at home
ENCORE: Hospital at Home program delivers acute care at home
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A unique medical team in the UK is able to treat hospitalized patients in their own homes. The team can make a diagnosis in the field, so they can offer treatment on the spot. The result? They're providing the same volume and complexity of care as a 20-bed ward, active 24/7. And it’s cheaper.
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (56)
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