Can a patient leave anytime they want?!


Question: like a patient in the hospital who doesn't want to be treated just get up and leave?


Answers: like a patient in the hospital who doesn't want to be treated just get up and leave?

As long as the patient is of sound mind and can make decisions, then yes a person can leave.

This is called leaving "AMA" - against medical advice.

if you are able to think for yourself and do not need someone to make decisions for you then yes you can walk out.

no they can not they need to be released





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