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October 5, 2025Journal of medical and dental science research.

Discharge Against Medical Advice Amongst Adult Patients with Haematological Malignancies and Associated Mortalityat a University Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria.

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DMDirisu Ishau MuhammadUniversity of IlorinOOOkuonghaeMobolajiEfe OkuonghaeMobolajiEfeOTOlogboOnorioriode Thompson

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Implication

Cross sectional study found 39% prevalence of discharge against medical advice in haematological patients, highlighting risks of high mortality.

Key Points

  • Discharge against medical advice led to an alarming 81% mortality rate among patients with haematological malignancies, increasing concern for care quality.
  • A total of 123 cases of haematological malignancies were recorded, with 48 patients opting for discharge against medical advice, illustrating a significant issue in treatment adherence.
  • Financial constraints were identified as the primary reason for patients discharging against medical advice, indicating economic factors influence health choices.
  • This cross-sectional study at a university teaching hospital reveals a concerning trend in patient management and mortality risks associated with voluntary discharges.

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Muhammad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e24e6fd6d66a53c2473e6dhttps://doi.org/10.35629/076x-12094247
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