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> However, if you're waiting for an actual discharge from the ER To me this implies they can hold you, as I can't just walk out whenever I want? Why? I feel no
by snagglegaggle 7y ago
> However, if you're waiting for an actual discharge from the ER
To me this implies they can hold you, as I can't just walk out whenever I want? Why? I feel no compulsion to be held so that they can minimize their liability.
- vertex-four 7y agoYou can walk out whenever you want against medical advice. This is different from being discharged, which is when a doctor says "you're probably ok to go home" and fills out some paperwork to that effect.
- xbmcuser 7y agoIt's about liability you go without doctors permission and something happens it's on you. If the doctor's says you are good to go and the something happens the the doctor and hospital will face the liability.