Pharmacie Kennedy Mulhouse

I want to leave hospital against medical advice: what should I clarify first?

First discuss the risks, exceptions to the right to leave, and continuing care with the team.

Editorial illustration of a health discussion; it does not depict the pharmacy’s actual premises.
Editorial illustration — Kennedy Pharmacy Mulhouse

General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.

Except where the law provides otherwise, an adult hospital patient who can express their wishes can leave after being informed of the possible risks.

If you want to leave earlier than advised, tell the team and ask why they recommend staying.

Ask about the risks of leaving and signs that should prompt you to seek medical help again.

Hospices Civils de Lyon describes an acknowledgement of the risks; refusal to sign it is recorded.

Ask which documents, prescriptions and contact details are needed to continue care after leaving.

There are exceptions to the rule. If the team says one applies to you, ask for the applicable framework to be explained before deciding.

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