12th January 2024

A 68-year-old woman presented to A&E with a history of shortness of breath, cough and fever.

A 68-year-old woman presented to A&E with a history of shortness of breath, cough and fever. She had a chest X-ray on admission, which showed left lower lobe consolidation. She has been on the ward for 4 days and has improved clinically on antibiotics, which have been stepped down to oral. She is seen on the morning ward round, and a plan is made to discharge the patient today. Blood tests yesterday showed a CRP of 62 mg/L. Which of the following should be arranged for after the patient’s discharge? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.