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Rising Incidence in Discharges Against Medical Advice Requires Targeted Interventions

November 4, 2025

Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) has been associated with increased morbidity and higher healthcare costs, but its impact on major surgical populations remains understudied. In this video, Dr. Timothy Pawlik discusses his in the Journal of the Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­ (JÅ˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­), which found that the rising incidence and costs of DAMA highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce preventable readmissions and optimize resource usage. Free access to JACSis among the many benefits of ACSmembership.