Systems-Based Practice EMTALA: Ethics and the Law

Dr. Em & Dr. Taul's Emergency Room Adventure   Case 4 answer Have you violated EMTALA? YES (Correct) On-call physicians are subject to penalties under EMTALA guidelines if they fail to respond to a request by an emergency room physician for consultation within a reasonable period of time. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $50,000 and exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs. NO (Incorrect)  On-call physicians are subject to penalties under EMTALA guidelines if they fail to respond to a request by the emergency room physician for consultation within a reasonable period of time.  Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $50,000 and exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs. MAYBE (Incorrect) On-call physicians are subject to penalties under EMTALA guidelines if they fail to respond to a request by the emergency room physician for consultation within a reasonable period of time.  Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $50,000 and exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs. HOME                                                                       CONTINUE