ED Legal Letter – March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
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EMTALA Headed to the Supreme Court?
Whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) ends upon admission or extends indefinitely until the admitted patient is eventually discharged or transferred has been debated by the courts, government agencies, and EMTALA pundits for years without definitive resolution. -
Does Posting Wait Times Impact Legal Risks for EDs?
Some EDs are now offering online updates on current wait times, with the stated expectation that patients will use this information to make better decisions on where to go for care. -
Can Another Provider's Actions Reduce Your Liability?
Imagine being sued by a patient for an alleged act of malpractice, but evidence is introduced in the courtroom that leads the jury to believe another practitioner not yourself is the one who is truly at fault.