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It is the duty of a physician or other health care provider dealing with a case in the ED to give the patient or, in certain circumstances (where the patient's competence is in question), the patient's family, attendants or caregivers, all necessary and proper instructions as to the care and attention to be given to the patient and the cautions to be observed following discharge from the ED.

Special Report: Discharging from the ED: Did you give proper instructions?