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1,2 Approximately 2 percent of emergencydepartment (ED) patients in the United States leave prior to evaluation or AMA. 1,2 Approximately 2 percent of emergencydepartment (ED) patients in the United States leave prior to evaluation or AMA. Dr. Marco is professor of emergency medicine at Penn State Health-Milton S.
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