First off this is the first real piece of reader mail. I was so shocked that after I woke up on the floor, I almost passed out again. I am not one that expects any fan mail or hate mail (although I am not fishing for it either), but the feedback is excellent. So… “I …
EMTALA the acronym that many don’t know…
Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on Medicare-participating hospitals that offer emergency services to provide a medical screening examination (MSE) …
Shouting into the void…
Do you ever feel that way? Like you are shouting, and you don’t even hear your echo? Well, welcome to me on this topic about medication errors and the Vanderbilt Nurse, RaDonda Vaught. Ok, what the actual hell is going on here? Why is she being charged with murder? The whole NPR article is here: …