Which of the Following Laws Protects a Patient Needing Critical

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laws protects a patient needing critical care when arriving at any hospital emergency room?

• A) AMA
• B) AHIMA
• C) OCR
• D) EMTALA

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