Meleis' theory of transitions can be applied to any patient who has been hospitalized and is discharged home or discharged to a specialized facility. This theory helps us understand that each patient is unique in how they handle the transition. For example, a new diabetic is ready to go home and demonstrates how he can safely monitor his blood sugar level. On the other hand, an elderly recently diabetic patient who cannot read lives alone after being hospitalized and treated for CVA and high blood sugar levels. This patient may not be ready for discharge home because it may be difficult for them to adjust to the community. The nurse caring for patients on discharge must ensure that patients are discharged home safely. They must also make a follow-up call to ensure the patient sees their primary care doctor. Furthermore, from Afaf theory, one can learn that the family environment and support can have a negative impact on the patient's transition from one context to the next. For example, a patient who is discharged from the hospital to home, without family support, forgetful and non-compliant with the medical regimen. This patient may stay at home and never follow PCP. However, if family support had been present, the patient might have been motivated to undergo follow-up and be more