Self-discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries

Self-discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries

Abstract Background Self-discharge is a risk factor for readmission and excess mortality. We assess the rate of self-discharge from the emergency department (ED) among presentations for acute recreational drug toxicity and identify factors associated with self-discharge. Methods From the Euro-DEN Pl...

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Main Authors: Odd Martin Vallersnes, Alison M. Dines, David M. Wood, Fridtjof Heyerdahl, Knut Erik Hovda, Christopher Yates, Isabelle Giraudon, Blazena Caganova, Alessandro Ceschi, Miguel Galicia, Evangelia Liakoni, Matthias E. Liechti, Òscar Miró, Roberta Noseda, Per Sverre Persett, Kristiina Põld, Yasmin Schmid, Irene Scholz, Federico Vigorita, Paul I. Dargan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Recreational drug toxicity
Self-discharge
Leaving against medical advice
Discharge against medical advice
Leaving without being seen
Substance use
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00566-1

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