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This study aims to explore the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with discharge against medical advice (DAMA) in emergency departments.

March 25, 2026CureusOpen Access

Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in Emergency Departments of Madinah Hospitals: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

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This study aims to explore the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with discharge against medical advice (DAMA) in emergency departments.
Conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using secondary data from hospital records.
Analyzed data from King Fahad Hospital and King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Medical City.
Performed descriptive statistical analyses to assess demographic trends and reasons for DAMA.
1,120 DAMA cases recorded from January to December 2022.
Majority of cases were in middle-aged adults (30-49 years), with males at 57.5%.
DAMA cases peaked on Sundays, predominantly occurring during afternoon and night shifts.
59.1% of patients did not provide a reason for their discharge against medical advice.

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This retrospective cross-sectional study examines DAMA characteristics in Madinah, highlighting healthcare implications.

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Ateyyah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b54b34aaaeb1a67d9f9 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.105704

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Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in Emergency Departments of Madinah Hospitals: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

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Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in Emergency Departments of Madinah Hospitals: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

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