A patient approaches the nursing station and tells the HUC that he is not happy with his doctor or his care and he is leaving the hospital AMA now! The appropriate action by the HUC would be:

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The HUC should ask the patient to be seated until the nurse is advised.The hospitalist,resident,or admitting doctor may be called to speak with the patient.The patient may be advised that insurance probably will not cover the hospital bill if he leaves AMA.

A Patient Approaches the Nursing Station and Tells the HUC