mark_patient_ready_for_discharge

WHAT IT DOES

What mark_patient_ready_for_discharge does on MCPDischarge

AI agents use mark_patient_ready_for_discharge to create or update resources in MCPDischarge — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCPDischarge environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mark_patient_ready_for_discharge needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies patient data (discharge status) reversibly within an EHR system. While not destructive (the change can be undone), it affects critical clinical workflows and PHI. In a hospital discharge coordination context, incorrectly marking a patient as ready could lead to premature discharge, medication errors, or billing complications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mark_patient_ready_for_discharge' indicates it modifies patient discharge status; description states 'Mark patient discharge status as ready' — a state change operation.

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Verdict

mark_patient_ready_for_discharge Rate-limited

mark_patient_ready_for_discharge stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mark_patient_ready_for_discharge": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mark_patient_ready_for_discharge_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCPDischarge, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mark_patient_ready_for_discharge

What does the mark_patient_ready_for_discharge tool do? +

Mark patient discharge status as ready. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCPDischarge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mark_patient_ready_for_discharge? +

Register the MCPDischarge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mark_patient_ready_for_discharge: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCPDischarge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mark_patient_ready_for_discharge? +

mark_patient_ready_for_discharge is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit mark_patient_ready_for_discharge? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mark_patient_ready_for_discharge rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mark_patient_ready_for_discharge completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mark_patient_ready_for_discharge. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mark_patient_ready_for_discharge? +

mark_patient_ready_for_discharge is provided by the MCPDischarge MCP server (prashantsingh1234/mcp_project). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.