BOPDHB Patient Resources Hip and Knee joint replacement book - June 2016 | Page 46

In hospital

Before you can go home we need to make sure:

You can get in and out of bed independently.
You can walk unsupervised with a walking aid.
You can walk up and down stairs safely if applicable.
You can perform your exercise programme independently.
Your pain is well managed with tablets.
There is support in place at home.
You are given a prescription for pain medication.
You will be issued with any additional equipment that you will
require at home.

Your discharge instructions

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