Pediatrician’s perspectives on discharge against medical advice (DAMA) among pediatric patients: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phenomenon of discharge against medical advice (DAMA) among pediatric patients places pediatricians in a dilemma between respect for the parent’s decision and the desire to provide complete care for the vulnerable child-patient....

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Main Author: Macrohon Bernadette C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/75