Abstract OBJECTIVE: Leaving Against Medical Advice (LAMA) is a prevalent issue in
healthcare settings that may lead to negative patient outcomes. We conducted a systematic …

Background: A patient decides to leave the hospital against medical advice. Is this an erratic
eccentric behavior of the patient, or a gap in the quality of care provided by the hospital …

Background With 1–2% of patients leaving the hospital against medical advice (AMA), the
potential for these patients to suffer adverse health outcomes is of major concern. Objective …

Background: Patients who leave hospital against medical advice (AMA) may be at risk of
adverse health outcomes and readmission. In this study we examined rates of readmission …

Patients who leave against medical advice (LAMA) are both a concern and a challenge for
individuals in the health care field. Skillful communication, flexible routines, policies and …

Abstract Approximately 1%-2% of hospitalizations in the United States result in an against
medical advice discharge. Still, the practice of discharging patients against medical advice is …

• Objective: To examine the epidemiology of patients leaving against medical advice (AMA)
and offer recommendations for delivering high-quality care.• Design: Case presentations …

Background: Leaving hospital against medical advice may have adverse consequences.
Previous studies have been limited by evaluating specific types of patients, small sample …

BACKGROUND Discharges against medical advice (AMA) occur in 1% to 2% of hospital
stays and are associated with increased morbidity, readmission rates, and 30‐day mortality …

Background Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) occurs when an in‐patient chooses
to leave the hospital before discharge is recommended by the treating clinicians. The long …