When transferring a patient from a hospital to a long-term care facility, which of the following is most helpful in facilitating the patient's planning and emotional adjustment?
1) Notify the patient and family as much in advance of the transfer as possible.
2) Send a complete copy of the patient's medical records to the new facility.
3) Carefully coordinate the transfer with the long-term facility to keep it smooth.
4) Help arrange for transportation and accompany the patient to the transport vehicle.
ANS: 1
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