Factors associated with patients leaving against medical advice from in-patient psychiatric facility.

Objective: To understand and recognise why some patients leave the medical facility against physicians advice as it has clear significance in identifying those at risk planning interventions for them beforehand. Study Design: Exploratory Research. Setting: Department of Psychiatry, Gujranwala Medical Collage/ Teaching Hospital. Period: September 2018 to 2019. Material & Methods: The record included 73 cases that left advice. Results: Highest ratios variables present who AMA were educational level up matriculation (34.2%), unemployment (54.8%), primary diagnosis schizophrenia (20.5%), residence (57.5%), attending physician’s 2 years (27.4%), non availability attendants (16.4%). Conclusions: Knowing what perpetuates patient’s need can help taking preliminary measures prevent it.