Kreisman explained that, like any patient presenting to the ED, psychiatry patients are covered under EMTALA. As such, they are subject to the same requirements of an appropriate medical screening, stabilizing treatment, and appropriate transfer.
Kreisman explained that, like any patient presenting to the ED, psychiatry patients are covered under EMTALA. As such, they are subject to the same requirements of an appropriate medical screening, stabilizing treatment, and appropriate transfer.
Stop Psych-related EMTALA Violations
September 1, 2010