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1.

What is EMTALA stand for
- A.
  
  Privacy act
- B.
  
  Emergency medical treatment and labor act
- C.
  
  Triage process
Correct Answer
B. Emergency medical treatment and labor act
2.

ER cannot refuse treatment to any patients
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

If the patient refuses transfer for whatever reason, the hospital needs to do the following
- A.
  
  Nothing
- B.
  
  Take all reasonable steps to secure the individuals written informed refusal
- C.
  
  Inform the individual of the risks and benefits of transfer and document in the medical record the reasons for the individuals refusal
Correct Answer(s)
B. Take all reasonable steps to secure the individuals written informed refusal
C. Inform the individual of the risks and benefits of transfer and document in the medical record the reasons for the individuals refusal
4.

The attending physician has the authority to decide when a patient is appropriate for transfer
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

As soon as a patient is found to be stable either after an appropriate medical screening examination (MSE) or by stablilizing teatment, EMTALA no longer exists
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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EMTALA Information

What is EMTALA stand for

ER cannot refuse treatment to any patients

If the patient refuses transfer for whatever reason, the hospital needs to do the following

The attending physician has the authority to decide when a patient is appropriate for transfer

As soon as a patient is found to be stable either after an appropriate medical screening examination (MSE) or by stablilizing teatment, EMTALA no longer exists