Prohibits hospital interference with patient care; defines emergency medical conditions; requires appropriate medical screening and stabilizing.

New York A01165 amends the public health law to prohibit hospitals from interfering with patient care when the practitioner is acting in good faith and within the scope of their practice. It defines "emergency medical condition" to include conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, and sepsis. General hospitals must provide appropriate medical screening and stabilizing treatment to individuals with emergency medical conditions, or transfer them to a facility that can provide such care.

Prohibits hospital interference with patient care; defines emergency medical conditions; requires appropriate medical screening and stabilizing.

New York A01165 amends the public health law to prohibit hospitals from interfering with patient care when the practitioner is acting in good faith and within the scope of their practice. It defines "emergency medical condition" to include conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, and sepsis. General hospitals must provide appropriate medical screening and stabilizing treatment to individuals with emergency medical conditions, or transfer them to a facility that can provide such care.