What To Do Before You Are Discharged From A Hospital
If You Want To Leave A Hospital Before The Doctor Clears You To Leave
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You can legally leave the hospital at any time against medical advice (AMA). However, by leaving the hospital without the prior approval of your doctor, you may be putting your insurance coverage at risk.
David Edward's doctor told him that that he could leave the hospital the following day. Upon packing the next morning he was informed that his doctor had unexpectedly left town for the day, and had not formally authorized his discharge. It was explained to him that by leaving the hospital, he, not the insurance company would be responsible for the hospital bill (totaling $15,000). By creating a fuss, the hospital was finally able to reach the doctor and secure the discharge.
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