A final summary written when someone leaves a program.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Includes diagnosis, course of treatment, progress, medications, and aftercare recommendations.
What to know:
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Important for continuity of care if you move to another program or provider.
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May be requested later by new clinicians or for disability/legal purposes.
Example:
When a client completes residential treatment, the discharge summary recommends IOP, MAT, and weekly therapy.