CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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A substantial number of hospital admissions end in patient-initiated departure before medical treatment is complete. Whether "before medically advised" (BMA) discharge increases the risk of subsequent drug overdose remains uncertain. ⋯ Before medically advised departure is associated with an increased risk of drug overdose in the first 30 days after discharge. Improved treatment of substance use disorder, expanded access to overdose prevention services, and new means of postdeparture outreach should be explored to reduce this risk.