Box 3.

Pre-Discharge Criteria for Patients

Before discharging the patient, ensure:
The next treatment session appointment has been scheduled and the patient supplied with a written record as a reminder
Blood pressure has returned to acceptable levelsa
Symptoms from any treatment-related adverse reactions have resolved to a point where the patient is considered clinically stable and ready to leave the healthcare setting
The patient has been reminded not to engage in potentially hazardous activities, such as driving or operating machinery, until the next day after a restful night’s sleep

Notes: ^aAs a general guide: ≤140/90 mmHg for patients <65 years of age and ≤150/90 mmHg for patients ≥65 years of age.⁵