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against medical advice

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against medical advice (ama),
a phrase pertaining to a client's decision to discontinue a therapy despite the advice of medical professionals.


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If the patient refuses -- or leaves against medical advice -- the case must be fully documented in the medical record and no transportation may be offered.
The outcome of 61 cases was known; the remaining 5 patients were discharged from the hospital against medical advice.
 
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