Why patients sign out against medical advice (AMA): factors motivating patients to sign out AMA

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Patricia GreenVasant Dhopesh

Abstract

A retrospective review of the against medical advice (AMA) discharges revealed that the majority of the patients left AMA for personal reasons, i.e., sickness or death in the family; reconciliation with spouse, girl friend, or family members; financial problems; and legal issues such as a court date. Strategies to reduce AMA discharges and increase patient retention in treatment are suggested.

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