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Study: Vital Signs Unstable When Some Released from Hospital

A new study finds that almost 20 percent of those released from hospital emergency rooms have vital signs that are not stabilized, indicating they may be medically unprepared for discharge.

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A new study finds that almost 20 percent of those released from hospital emergency rooms have vital signs that are not stabilized, indicating they may be medically unprepared for discharge and at greater risk of being readmitted — or even dying. (UPI)

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