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Who will provide care for me? Will I see my Family Doctor?
Family Physicians that have privileges at CKHA can provide care for their own patients. If a Family Physician does not have privileges or the patient does not have a Family Physician, they will be cared for by a Hospitalist or in a rare occasion an Internist will provide care for a patient.
When will I find out that I am being discharged? Who makes arrangements for me to get home?
Discharge planning starts on admission. The health care team is actively working towards returning you home safely. You will receive discharge instructions specific to your condition. You will also receive an updated list of your medications upon discharge.

For complex discharges, Ontario Health at Home Care Coordinators, along with the rest of the care team will be involved. Arrangements may be made by your Primary Care Practitioner for diagnostic testing to be completed as an outpatient. If you have any concerns with your discharge, please follow up with your Primary Care Practitioner.
What time can I expect to be discharged?