Changes: Discharge planning

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Discharge planning is an important part of the treatment planning process ensuring, in particular, continuity of care between hospital, and other facilities, and the community.

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 ==See also==
 *[[Aftercare]]
+*[[Client transfer]]
 *[[Deinstitutionalization]]
 *[[Facility discharge]]