EMTALA requires hospitals to provide appropriate medical screening and necessary stabilizing treatment to individuals with emergency medical conditions, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Ethical decision-making in emergency care involves considering patient-centered factors, such as values, preferences, and outcomes, to ensure optimal care delivery.
Healthcare providers are legally obligated to adhere to a standard of care that reflects their professional responsibilities and competencies.
Non-maleficence requires healthcare providers to avoid causing harm or injury to patients during the course of medical treatment.
Good Samaritan laws protect individuals from legal liability when providing emergency care in good faith and without compensation.
Beneficence in emergency care emphasizes the obligation to act in the best interest of the patient by providing timely and effective medical interventions.
Autonomy upholds patients' rights to self-determination and decision-making in healthcare matters.
Paternalism involves making decisions in the best interest of patients who cannot make informed choices due to their condition.
HIPAA mandates the protection of patient health information and confidentiality across all healthcare settings, including emergency care.
Justice in emergency care involves fair distribution of resources and equitable access to medical care, especially in crisis situations.
The Doctrine of Informed Consent mandates that healthcare providers inform patients about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of proposed treatments before obtaining consent.
