Risk Factors for Leaving Against Medical Advice in Patients Admitted for Upper Extremity Orthopedic Procedures.

David A MomtazUmar GhilzaiShawn OkparaAbdullah N GhaliRishi GonuguntlaTravis KotzurKai ZhuAli SeifiRyan Rose

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2024)

We found that male, Black, younger than 49 years old, Medicaid-insured, and lowest income quartile patients are more likely to leave AMA after UE orthopaedic treatment.

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