Beyond EMTALA: Physician Obligation When On Call (2nd Edition)

Beyond EMTALA: Physician Obligation When On Call (2nd Edition) is organized by Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT).

Originally Released: Aug 03, 2015
Reviewed & Re-released: Aug 03, 2018
Expires: Aug 03, 2021

Target Audience:
This one-hour activity is intended for physicians of all specialties who are interested in practical ways to reduce the potential for medical liability.

Credit(s):
• 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (Internet Enduring)
• 1 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility

Categories: Risk Management, CME, Medical Ethics, Professional ResponsibilityDescription:

Description:
This article will discuss the obligations of physicians who are on call for the ED and how they can avoid violating federal law. This article is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of EMTALA, but a summary of physician obligations under the law.

Course Objectives: 
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
• Identify requirements for physicians and hospitals under federal EMTALA rules;
• Discuss the obligations of physicians who are on call for the emergency department;
• Describe how EMTALA requirements apply in a clinical situation; and
• Explain strategies that can be used to minimize the risk of violating EMTALA rules or hospital bylaws.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.