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Become a MemberNovember 4, 2025
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) has been associated with increased morbidity and higher healthcare costs, but its impact on major surgical populations remains understudied. In this video, Dr. Timothy Pawlik discusses his in the Journal of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ (JACS), which found that the rising incidence and costs of DAMA highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce preventable readmissions and optimize resource usage. Free access to JÎÚÑ»´«Ã½is among the many benefits of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½membership.