Discharge Against Medical Advice Rate (AMA)

Percentage of patient discharges occurring against physician recommendation

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FORMULA

AMA Rate = (Discharges Against Medical Advice / Total Discharges) × 100

Alternate Calculations

Unscheduled% of unplanned departures during inpatient episode

What is Discharge Against Medical Advice Rate?

Discharge Against Medical Advice (AMA) Rate measures the percentage of patients who leave the hospital before their physician recommends discharge. AMA discharges indicate potential care gaps, patient dissatisfaction, or social barriers. High AMA rates may signal engagement issues or inadequate discharge planning. Used to evaluate care coordination and patient satisfaction. Can impact readmission rates and patient outcomes.

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Sample Data

month	ama	total	rate	readmit
Jan	28	2,100	1.33	18.5
Feb	24	2,050	1.17	17.2
Mar	21	2,150	0.98	15.8
Apr	19	2,200	0.86	14.5
May	17	2,250	0.76	13.2
Jun	15	2,300	0.65	12.1

Required Data Columns

ama_dischargestotal_dischargesratereadmission