DISCHARGE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE (DAMA)
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Name: Mrs. Shailabala Sahoo | Age/Sex: 68Y / F
UMR: UM0000301357 | IP No.: IP26013224
DOA: 11-Jul-2026 | DAMA Date: 12-Jul-2026
Ward/Bed: HDU-9 / Bed 4411
Treating Doctor: Dr. Sangram Bal
Diagnosis: RTA with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brief History: 68-year-old female admitted following RTA (pillion rider, 2-wheeler vs. 2-wheeler) on 11/07/2026 at Dhenkanal with h/o brief LOC, 2 episodes of vomiting, and left ear bleed. Known case of T2DM and HTN. Referred from DHH Dhenkanal for further management.
Condition at Time of DAMA:
- Patient NOT STABLE for discharge
- GCS: 13/15 (E4V4M5) - declining trend
- BP: 116/63 mmHg | HR: 89/min | SpO2: 97% RA
- RBS: 260 mg/dL
- Pupils: B/L 2 mm, reacting to light
- Patient arousable; continued monitoring required
Medical Opinion:
The treating team strongly advised AGAINST discharge at this time. The patient is currently hemodynamically and neurologically unstable with Traumatic Brain Injury requiring active HDU monitoring and ongoing treatment. Discontinuation of treatment at this stage carries serious risks including:
- Cerebral herniation / raised intracranial pressure
- Neurological deterioration and coma
- Risk of seizures
- Death
Patient / Attendant Declaration:
I / We, the undersigned, being the patient's legal attendant / next of kin, have been clearly explained in our own language the serious risks of taking the patient against medical advice. We understand and acknowledge that:
- The patient's condition is critical and unstable
- Discharge at this time is against the recommendation of the treating doctors
- The hospital and treating team bear no responsibility for any deterioration, complications, or death that may occur following DAMA
- We are taking this decision entirely of our own free will
Attendant Name: ___________________________
Relationship to Patient: ___________________________
Signature / Thumb Impression: ___________________________
Witness 1: ___________________________ Signature: ___________
Witness 2: ___________________________ Signature: ___________
Doctor's Signature: ___________________________
Date & Time: 12-Jul-2026 / _________ hrs
Advice at DAMA:
- Rush to nearest hospital immediately if condition worsens
- Continue Inj. Levetiracetam (anti-seizure) - do NOT stop
- Monitor BP and blood sugar closely
- Return to emergency immediately if: unconsciousness, seizures, worsening headache, repeated vomiting, unequal pupils, or any new symptoms
⚠️ This patient was discharged AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE. The treating team and hospital are NOT liable for any adverse outcome.