| Literature DB >> 16260361 |
Diane J Angelini1, Laura R Mahlmeister.
Abstract
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) affects all clinicians who provide triage care for pregnant women. EMTALA has specific regulations for hospitals relative to women in active labor. Violations can carry stiff penalties. It is critical for clinicians performing obstetric triage to understand the duties and obligations of this law. This article discusses EMTALA and reviews common liability risks in obstetric triage as well as strategies to modify those risks.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 16260361 DOI： 10.1016/j.jmwh.2005.07.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Midwifery Womens Health ISSN： 1526-9523 Impact factor: 2.388