A summary of the reason a patient entered the hospital, the care the patient received in the hospital, and the outcome of the hospitalization is found in the ____.
A) patient medical history
B) physician examination form
C) patient registration form
D) laboratory results
E) hospital discharge summary

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The hospital discharge summary provides a comprehensive overview of why a patient was admitted, the treatments and care they received during their stay, and the outcome of their hospitalization, including any follow-up care instructions.

A Summary of the Reason a Patient Entered the Hospital