What is required of a client who leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA)?
A) Nothing. The hospital has no legal concerns.
B) Full reimbursement of any medical expenses
C) Providing contact phone numbers if needed
D) Signing a form releasing legal responsibility
Ans: D
A client is legally free to leave the hospital, but must sign a form that releases the physician and health care institution from any legal responsibility for his or her health status. The client's signature must be witnessed, and the form becomes part of the client's medical record.
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