{"id":138,"date":"2026-07-09T19:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T19:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/discharge\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T17:49:47","slug":"discharge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/discharge\/","title":{"rendered":"Discharge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"accessps-page accessps-content accessps-narrow\">\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading accessps-title\">DISCHARGE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always read your <strong>MEDICAL RECORD<\/strong> carefully when it is given to you, and if you have any questions, ask the staff. <strong>You will need to countersign the record upon discharge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you will find the possible outcomes of your care pathway.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCHARGE TO HOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are discharged to home, you may return home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instructions to follow are in the<br><strong>&#8220;NOTES AND PRESCRIPTIONS&#8221;<\/strong> section of your documentation.<br>Here you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accessps-two-col\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>medications to take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any follow-up tests to perform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the physician&#8217;s instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"accessps-inline-icon accessps-inline-icon--pair\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-pillole.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-foglio-e-penna.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may be prescriptions for medications or visits. If present, go to the pharmacy for medications and to the clinic for the prescribed visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always keep the documentation provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> if you have a family doctor in Italy, give them a copy of the documentation.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISCHARGE TO OUTPATIENT FACILITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day and time of the Outpatient Visit are in the<br><strong>&#8220;NOTES AND PRESCRIPTIONS&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accessps-two-col\">\n<div class=\"\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You must present yourself bringing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>all your medical documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the emergency department record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the prescription for the visit provided at the emergency department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accessps-inline-icon accessps-inline-icon--pair\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-cartella.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-foglio-e-matita.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some services, co-payment may be required at the cashier indicated by the staff.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRANSFER TO ANOTHER AREA<br>OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, your care pathway continues within the emergency department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SOU \u2013 Short-stay Observation Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will remain in a dedicated area where you can undergo further tests and\/or treatments, and then be discharged or, if necessary, admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accessps-photo accessps-photo--sign\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-osservazione-breve-intensiva.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n<div class=\"accessps-inline-icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-letto.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL WARD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are admitted:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you will be transferred to a hospital ward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>from this point, your care pathway continues outside the emergency department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visiting hours will be provided to you upon admission to the ward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sick leave certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need a sick leave certificate, inform the physician before discharge or admission.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CO-PAYMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-payment is required for non-urgent visits not followed by admission. If not exempt, the patient pays the fixed amount and any co-payments for tests\/services performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal reference: art. 1, paragraph 796, letter p), Law 296\/2006; DCA Lazio Region no. 42\/2008.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accessps-inline-icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/uscita\/icona-ticket.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CO-PAYMENT FOR MEDICATIONS AND VISITS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not have a tax code, TEAM card, or STP card, medications and\/or specialist visits will be prescribed on letterhead and you will have to pay the full rate, even if you would be entitled to an exemption.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"accessps-section\">\n<div class=\"accessps-inline-icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/wp-content\/themes\/accesspstheme\/assets\/images\/accessps\/arrivo\/icona-questionario.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help us improve:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your opinion matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/teach-back\/\">Complete the questionnaire<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-138","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":413,"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138\/revisions\/413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/access-ps.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}