This authoritative, easy-to-access guide addresses the thorny issues surrounding EMTALA for emergency department physicians, emergency nurse managers, emergency administrators, and risk managers. Filled with questions and answers and comprehensive coverage of specific EMTALA requirements, the reader should quickly grasp more advanced understanding of this law. The potentially problematic aspects of medical screening, treatment, transfer, and other EMTALA responsibilities of hospitals are explored from the medical perspective, and practical suggestions for compliance are provided. It is updated annually. Designed for courses in:

• Law schools offering health law coursework
• Medical schools offering legal coursework.

• Simplifies complex EMTALA requirements in easy to understand language
• Comprehensive coverage of EMTALA with summaries of key legal cases tracing the evolution of EMTALA in the courts
• Special coverage of EMTALA application for managed care, psychiatry and on-call physicians
• Quick and clear question/answer format -- concise answers tell you what to do and explains why explanations are recommended
• Medical staff point of view and "Cautions" sections highlight issues that can lead to liability under EMTALA
• Case reviews in plain English-language not just legal jargon
• Answers to more than 140 specific compliance questions.

Moy, Mark M., MD, MJ, FAAFP (Univ of Chicago)

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