Patients Who Leave Against Medical Advice: Why Not Just Let Them Go

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No matter how hard we try or how fast we work, a few patients will always choose to leave before an evaluation is complete—and against medical advice (AMA). Available data shows that about 1.2% of ED patients leave AMA. Unwise management of the AMA patient results in patient and provider dissatisfaction, can threaten patient safety, and sometimes result in malpractice litigation. Join Dr. Tom Syzek as he explains the inherent risks associated with AMA patients.

In this video you'll learn 11 Do’s & Don’ts when handling patients leaving AMA, best practices on “Leaving AMA” chart documentation, and how to handle an informed refusal of a procedure.

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