Skip to main content

Heidi launches first AI device for clinical work: Remote

Heidi AI
Log inGet Heidi free
Nurse Template

Generic NHS Discharge Summary

A professional Nurse template for healthcare professionals.
Use this templateBrowse more templates
Browse more templates

About this template

The Generic NHS Discharge Summary template is an essential tool for nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient discharge processes based on NHS standards. This comprehensive template ensures all critical information is documented, including patient details, admission and discharge data, clinical summaries, and follow-up plans. It is particularly useful for capturing the patient's medical history, medications, and any necessary referrals to community or specialist services. By using this template, clinicians can provide clear and concise discharge instructions, facilitating a smooth transition from hospital to home or another care setting. This template is ideal for ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with patients and their families.

Preview template

St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's NHS Trust Tel: 020 7946 0958 Dr. Thomas Kelly Cardiology Department 123 Health Street, London, W1A 1AA DISCHARGE SUMMARY Date: 01/11/2024 10:00 Discharge Status: Final Discharge Summary Name: John Smith MRN: 123456789 Gender: Male D.O.B.: 15/05/1970 NHS Number: 9876543210 Home Telephone: 020 7946 1234 Mobile Telephone: 07700 900123 Address: 45 Elm Road, London, W2 3RT Admission Date/Time: 28/10/2024 14:30 Discharge Date/Time: 01/11/2024 09:00 Consultant: Dr. Thomas Kelly Outcome: Discharged with consent Presenting Complaint: Patient presented with chest pain and shortness of breath. Discharging Ward: Cardiology Ward Discharging Hospital: St. Mary's Hospital Discharged by: Nurse Sarah Johnson Discharge Method: Usual place of residence CLINICAL SUMMARY Admission Information Admission Diagnosis: Acute Myocardial Infarction (I21.9) Problems Co-morbidities: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes All Problems - Acute Myocardial Infarction - Hypertension - Type 2 Diabetes Allergies Allergies: Penicillin Allergic Reactions (Selected): Rash and swelling (severe) Medications Warfarin treatment: Not required Medications to take home: - Aspirin 75 mg, once daily, indefinitely - Metformin 500 mg, twice daily, ongoing - Lisinopril 10 mg, once daily, ongoing Discharge Plan Advice, Recommendations and Future Plan GP: Follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to monitor blood pressure and glucose levels. Community/Specialist Services: Referral to cardiac rehabilitation program. Other Details: Patient advised to avoid strenuous activities for 4 weeks and to follow a heart-healthy diet. Signed by: Nurse Sarah Johnson Bleep/Tel: 020 7946 5678 Grade: Nurse
[Hospital Name] [Hospital Trust Name] Tel: [Hospital Contact Number] [Consultant Name] [Consultant Department] [Hospital Address] DISCHARGE SUMMARY Date: [Discharge Summary Date & Time] Discharge Status: [Final/Interim Discharge Summary] Name: [Patient Full Name] MRN: [Medical Record Number] Gender: [Male/Female/Other] D.O.B.: [DD/MM/YYYY] NHS Number: [NHS Number] Home Telephone: [Patient Home Telephone] Mobile Telephone: [Patient Mobile Telephone] Address: [Patient Address] Admission Date/Time: [Admission Date & Time] Discharge Date/Time: [Discharge Date & Time] Consultant: [Consultant Name] Outcome: [Specify discharge outcome, e.g., discharged with consent, transferred to another facility, deceased, etc.] Presenting Complaint: [Summarise the primary reason for the patient's admission, including symptoms or relevant medical concerns in sentence format.] Discharging Ward: [Ward Name] Discharging Hospital: [Hospital Name] Discharged by: [Name of healthcare professional responsible for discharge] Discharge Method: [Specify the discharge destination, e.g., usual place of residence, care home, transfer to another hospital, etc.] CLINICAL SUMMARY Admission Information Admission Diagnosis: [List the primary diagnosis at admission, including any diagnostic codes where applicable.] Problems Co-morbidities: [List relevant co-morbid conditions that may impact the patient’s treatment, recovery, or follow-up care.] All Problems [List all confirmed and relevant medical conditions identified or managed during admission.] Allergies Allergies: [Document any known drug, food, or environmental allergies.] Allergic Reactions (Selected): [List any significant allergic reactions and their severity, or state if the patient has no known allergies.] Medications Warfarin treatment: [Specify whether the patient was on Warfarin during admission or requires it upon discharge.] Medications to take home: [List all medications the patient has been prescribed upon discharge, including name, dose, frequency, and duration. If applicable, confirm that TTO medications have been reviewed and are accurate.] Discharge Plan Advice, Recommendations and Future Plan GP: [Specify follow-up required with GP, if any, and the reason for follow-up.] Community/Specialist Services: [Specify any referrals made to community or specialist services, such as physiotherapy, district nursing, social care, or mental health support.] Other Details: [Include any additional relevant details such as patient instructions, self-care advice, or special requirements.] Signed by: [Name of the healthcare professional responsible for discharge] Bleep/Tel: [Contact number of the discharging clinician] Grade: [Consultant/Registrar/Other healthcare professional] (Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, and plan for continuing care - use only the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note as a reference for the information included in your note. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, you must not state the information has not been explicitly mentioned in your output, just leave the relevant placeholder or omit the placeholder completely.) (Use as many lines, paragraphs, or bullet points, depending on the format, as needed to capture all the relevant information from the transcript.)
Browse more templatesUse this template

How to use this template

Step 1: Download the template
1Step 1

Download the template

Get started by downloading the template to your device

Step 2: Customize to your needs
2Step 2

Customize to your needs

Tailor the template to match your specific requirements

Step 3: Deploy and share
3Step 3

Deploy and share

Implement your customized template and share with your team

Browse more templatesUse this template

Start practicing with a partner

Care is better with Heidi
Use this template

Specialty

Nurse

Used

59 times

Type

Document

Last edited

16/12/2025

Created by

Sierra Cuervo

Ask AI about Heidi:

Heidi AI

Heidi. By your side.

© 2026 Heidi. All rights reserved.

Specialties

  • Family Medicine

  • Specialists

  • Nurses

  • Mental Health

  • Allied Health

  • Dentists

  • Veterinarians

  • Trainees

Compliance

  • Safety

  • Trust Center

  • AU/NZ

  • Canada

  • UK

  • GDPR

  • HIPAA

Product

  • Pricing

  • Changelog

  • Downloads

  • Heidi Guides

  • Help Centre

  • System Status

  • System Requirements

About Us

  • Contact Us

  • Company

  • Customer Stories

  • Media

  • Open Roles

    10+
  • People

  • Partnerships

Resources

  • Blog

  • ROI Calculator

  • Resource Centre

  • Template Community

  • FAQs

Legal

  • Privacy Policy

  • Terms of Service

  • Usage Policy

  • UKGDPR Policy

  • Accessibility