How Advance Directives Help When Patients Refuse Life-saving Treatment Because of Their Substance Use

Patients with substance use disorder have higher rates of discharge against medical advice, despite frequently presenting to emergency departments with significant and life-threatening comorbid conditions. A Ulysses contract, in the form of a substance use advance directive, would allow these patients to maintain their autonomy while providing a means for them to complete treatment for these comorbid conditions.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Commentaries and Debate Source Type: research