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Nursing has a key role in promoting positive outcomes for patients who seek AMA discharges. Their practice is informed by professional obligations to social justice and the ethics of care. Nurses can facilitate quality care for these patients by understanding their social context, committing to creative action, providing consistency, collaborating with multiple disciplines, attending to care transitions, planning for the next admission, and engaging in healthcare system design and policy. Ensuring safe, just, and responsive institutions will facilitate improved transitions for patients and more satisfying relationships between patients and professionals.
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Shirley, J.L. (2018). Social Justice and the Ethics of Care: A Nursing Perspective. In: Alfandre, D. (eds) Against‐Medical‐Advice Discharges from the Hospital. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75130-6_6
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