Can the ER turn me away?
Most ERs cannot simply turn you away. EMTALA requires an appropriate emergency screening, but it does not guarantee every test, treatment, or admission.
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An ambulance is more than a ride to the ER
It’s easy to think of an ambulance as a taxi with lights and sirens, but Emergency Medical Services offers much more than transportation. And sometimes that care matters before you ever reach the ER.
I’ve been admitted. Why am I still in the ER?
The ER clinician said they’re going to admit you. At least, you think that’s what he said. You’ve been sitting in the same ER room for four hours since then. What gives?