Wypis

Wypis is a Polish noun that denotes an extracted copy or summary from a larger document or official record. It derives from the verb wypisać, meaning to write out or copy.

In healthcare, a wypis commonly refers to the hospital discharge summary. This document records dates of admission and discharge, principal diagnoses, procedures performed, prescribed medications, and follow-up recommendations. It serves to inform the patient’s primary care physician and to ensure continuity of care after leaving the hospital.

In civil and administrative contexts, wypis can denote an extract from an official registry or record. Examples include extracts from civil registers (such as births, marriages, or deaths) and extracts from land or criminal records. A wypis is typically issued by the relevant authority and may be used in official procedures or applications. Depending on the jurisdiction, it may be a brief excerpt, a certified copy, or an authenticated document, and it may require identification or a formal request.

Terminology and variants: In Polish administrative language, related terms include odpis (certified copy) and wyciąg (extract). The exact meaning and form of a wypis can vary by institution and legal context.

See also: wyciąg z księgi wieczystej, akt stanu cywilnego, wypis z rejestru.