E36: Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost
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E36: Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost
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In this episode, Tom Varghese, MD, FACS, is joined by Timothy Pawlik, MD, FACS, from The Ohio State University. They discuss Dr Pawlik’s recent article, “Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost,” in which the authors found that discharge against medical advice (DAMA) among surgical patients is associated with increased 30-day readmission, complication, fragmented care, and higher healthcare cost. DAMA patients were younger, socioeconomically vulnerable, and often had substance use or psychiatric disorders.
Disclosure Information: Drs Varghese and Pawlik have nothing to disclose.
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