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2. Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act - Wikipedia

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   An individual requesting emergency care or one for whom a representative has made a request if the patient is unable to do so must receive a medical screening examination (MSE) to determine whether an emergency medical condition (EMC) exists. The participating hospital cannot delay examination and treatment to inquire about methods of payment ...

3. Refusal of medical assistance - Wikipedia

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   Refusal of Medical Assistance (RMA) is a process that ensures the continuum of care in emergency medical services (EMS), aligning with the responsibilities of ambulance squads. In a typical emergency call, the ambulance service will assess and transport the patient to an appropriate facility.

4. Informed consent - Wikipedia

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   Guardians are typically involved in the consent of children, however a number of doctrines have developed that allow children to receive health treatments without parental consent. For example, emancipated minors may consent to medical treatment, and minors can also consent in an emergency. [12]

5. Medical emergency - Wikipedia

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   Implied consent means that treatment can be given, because it is assumed that the patient would want that care. Usually, once care has begun, a first responder or first aid provider may not leave the patient or terminate care until a responder of equal or higher training (such as an emergency medical technician) assumes care. This can ...

6. Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment - Wikipedia

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   A POLST form allows emergency medical services to provide treatment that the individual prefers before possibly transporting to an emergency facility. The POLST form is a medical order which means that the POLST form is always signed by a medical professional and, depending upon the state, the person stated on the form can sign as well.

7. Gluesenkamp Perez introduces legislation to address ... - AOL

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   Nov. 15—U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, hopes to address the emergency medical services (EMS) staffing shortage and ease the process to become an emergency medical treatment (EMT ...