Clinical Nurse Christian Perez receives a message that a hospital patient is ready for discharge. Within a few seconds, the patient’s face pops up on her screen, and Perez introduces herself with a warm smile. She patiently goes over discharge teaching and medication instructions, pausing to answer questions and ensure the patient and their caregiver feel confident about their after-care plan. This happens from Perez’s computer at home...
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