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When ‘Discharge Against Medical Advice’ (DAMA) rhymes with potential child neglect: a 10-year analysis in a tertiary care center

International Journal of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Introduction Taking into account parents’ privileged knowledge of their children, clinicians trust them to make the best decisions for their care. However, sometimes, their choices may appear misaligned with the child’s best interest, such as when ...
Kim Sadler, Mohammed Merazeeq Albalawi, Gassan Abudari, Saadiya Khan, Raghad Tariq Alhuthil, Hamad Hussain Alyami, Atheer Hani AlHarbi, Rakan Hazem Badran, Abdulaziz Omar Balhmar   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal cellular dynamics of the notochord shape intervertebral disc morphogenesis in the mouse embryo through apoptosis and proliferation

Developmental Dynamics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The notochord is a midline structure essential for vertebrate embryogenesis, contributing to the development of the nervous system, digestive tract, and vertebral column. In particular, notochord signaling is indispensable for proper patterning and coordinated development of alternating vertebrae and intervertebral discs (IVDs ...
Julie Warin, Estelle Balissat, Pauline Colombier, Lily Paillat, Maeva Dutilleul, Anne Camus   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology of Intensive Nutritional Interventions and Restraints in Hospitalizations for Anorexia Nervosa: Annual National Trends of the United States

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Despite the clinical relevance of enteral and parenteral tube feeding and restraint use in anorexia nervosa (AN), national‐level data on their use have remained limited, particularly for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).
Hiroyasu Ino, Nancy S. Jecker, Yoshiyuki Takimoto, Eisuke Nakazawa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The difficult discussion on the deactivation of implantable cardioverter devices at the end of life: a systematic review

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 733-760, April 2025.
Abstract Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reliably prevent death due to life‐threatening arrhythmias; this may become less relevant in people with more severe heart failure who are reaching the end of life (EOL). This review aimed to explore the ICD deactivation process and identify ethical issues, especially around the initiation of ...
Siobhan C. Murray, Claire McNamara, Anna V. Chatzi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Discharge against Medical Advice among Inpatients with Heart Disease in Iran [PDF]

Journal of Tehran University Heart Center, 2012
Background: Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is a relatively common problem worldwide. We sought to determine the prevalence of and reasons for DAMA among inpatients of our cardiac center.
Jila Manouchehri, Hamidreza Goodarzyneja, Zohreh Khoshgoftar, Mahmood Sheikh Fathollahi, Maryam Aghamohammadi Abyaneh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reasons for Discharge against Medical Advice at the Accident and Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt

Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Introduction: Patients may at any time discontinue treatment. This is known by different names such as discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and sign against medical advice.
Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Barile Edward Ikpae   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

“I'm Going Home”: Discharges Against Medical Advice [PDF]

Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2009
Discharge against medical advice (AMA), in which a patient chooses to leave the hospital before the treating physician recommends discharge, continues to be a common and vexing problem. This article reviews the prevalence, costs, predictors, and potential interventions for this clinical problem.
openaire   +2 more sources

The outcomes of electronic personal health records in patients with heart failure or coronary artery disease

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 1464-1468, April 2025.
Abstract Background There are limited data on the efficacy of smartphone‐based personal health records (PHRs) in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to examine the processes, outcomes and challenges associated with the implementation of integrated PHRs in patients with heart failure (HF) or coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods This
Kotaro Nochioka, Satoshi Yasuda, Takashi Shiroto, Saori Yamamoto, Haruka Sato, Yuhi Hasebe, Shigeo Godo, Makoto Nakano, Tomohiko Shindo, Kensuke Nishimiya, Kiyotaka Hao, Jun Takahashi, Keisuke Ido, Yoichi Kakuta, Hiroaki Shimizu, Hiroaki Shimokawa, Masaharu Nakayama   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seminars in epileptology: Holistic management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual development disorders

Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract This seminar addresses the complexity of the management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual development disorders (IDD), advocating holistic and multidisciplinary care aligned with the learning objectives of the International League Against Epilepsy. Epilepsy is significantly more prevalent in people with IDD, presenting unique diagnostic,
Elena Fonseca, Antonella Riva, Samuel López‐Maza, Malin Zaddach, Marie‐Claire Porter, Ingo Borggraefe, Lance Watkins, Andreas Schulze‐Bonhage, Rohit Shankar, Pasquale Striano, Lina Nashef   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Determinants of Against Medical Advice Hospital Discharges

Cureus
Discharges against medical advice (AMA) are associated with adverse patient outcomes, higher readmission rates, and increased hospital expenses. Understanding the determinant of AMA is expected to guide the development of preventive measures.A retrospective cohort study comparing adult inpatient AMA and non-AMA discharges at SUNY Upstate Medical ...
Kaliath, Aditya, Romeiser, Jamie L, Shaykevich, Aaron, Geneva, Ivayla I   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources