Reasons for discharges against medical advice: a qualitative study
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A qualitative study to identify reasons for discharges against medical advice in the cardiovascular setting
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for the largest number of discharges against medical advice (AMA). However, there is limited information regarding the reasons for discharges AMA in the CVD setting. OBJECTIVE To identify reasons for discharges AMA among patients with CVD. DESIGN Qualitative study using focus group interviews (FGIs). PARTICIPANTS A convenience sample ...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ Quality & Safety
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2044-5415,2044-5423
DOI: 10.1136/qshc.2009.036269