The missing link: hospital discharge letters following acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common condition that can lead to significant morbidity such as end-stage renal failure. Relevant information and recommended ongoing management should be conveyed to a GP through a timely, coherent discharge letter. This review of discharge summaries assessed the quality of information received by GPs in AKI patients and its impact on AKI management and long-term prognosis.