Availability and content of discharge summaries for primary care physicians of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–treated patients: An observational study | Synapse
February 9, 2026Open Access
Availability and content of discharge summaries for primary care physicians of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation–treated patients: An observational study
The aim is to evaluate the availability and content of discharge summaries for primary care physicians regarding ECMO patients.
Conducted an observational study on discharge summaries
Analyzed the content and availability of summaries
Focused on primary care physicians' perspectives
Found significant gaps in the availability of discharge summaries
Content was often insufficient for effective care coordination
Highlighted the need for better communication processes
Abstract
These findings highlight the need to improve discharge communication to better support primary care physicians in delivering coordinated care following hospital discharge.