The Open Dictionary

AMA

adverb

Definitions of AMA adverb

  1. medical

    An abbreviation for 'against medical advice,' used to describe a situation where an individual makes a decision regarding their medical treatment, especially leaving a hospital, contrary to the recommendations of a physician.

    • Despite the doctor's strong advice against it, the patient insisted on leaving the hospital AMA.

    • After arguing with the doctor, the patient threatened to leave AMA.

    • The hospital is working to reduce instances of patients leaving AMA.