Patients seen in the ED with either a laceration, minor head injury, or urinary tract infection will be randomized to one of two groups. Both groups will receive the standard written discharge instructions; in addition, one group will watch video discharge instructions. Each patient will be asked to complete a short survey with questions related to the discharge instructions received in the ED, and will be called 5-7 days after the ED visit to ask questions about discharge instructions and the ED visit.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Understanding of discharge diagnosis using questionnaire
Timeframe: Immediately before leaving the emergency department for discharge home.