What is an Emergency Medical Condition?
• An emergency medical condition is a medical condition of sudden onset that must be attended to immediately or within six hours and if not attended to can lead to permanent disability or loss of life • Example include , Head injuries, asthmatic & fainting attacks, convulsions, gun shot injuries , ingestion of poisons, etc
Related Questions
- If a child receives emergency medical care without a parents consent, can the parent get all information about the childs treatment and condition?
- My husband has a heart condition. What kind of emergency medical facilities are available?
- Is a medical condition leading to a long-term absence considered a medical emergency?
