Prohibits hospital interference with patient care where the practitioner is acting in good faith and within the scope of their practice; defines.
New York S02165 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 conditions and requires hospitals to provide appropriate medical screening and stabilizing treatment for persons in an emergency department, including pregnant persons, or to transfer them appropriately. Hospitals are prohibited from delaying necessary medical examinations and treatments.
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