A document is a form, or written piece that trains a line of thought or as in history, a significant event.
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A discharge report in neurosurgery is a comprehensive document provided to a patient upon their release from the hospital after a neurosurgical procedure. This report serves as a summary of the patient's hospital stay, surgical treatment, and post-operative care instructions. It is a crucial communication tool between the healthcare team and the patient (or the patient’s caregivers), as well as any other healthcare providers involved in the patient's ongoing care.