Results provide initial support to the hypothesis that postdischarge mental health care is an important factor after inpatient general medical care. Results suggest that hospitals should screen all general medical patients for psychiatric problems and ensure that postdischarge mental health care is available. Implications for future research on mental health in primary care and possibly preventable readmission are discussed.
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