Under any circumstances other than the hospital does not have the means to care for a condition of a patient, can they legally decline care. I do believe legally they still have to care for the patient until he/she can be transported to the correct facility. If I am wrong let me know
2006-11-05 02:51:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
They don't "have" to do anything.
Only when they admit you, do any legal obligations start.
Morally, usually they will not do this, however, they have no legal responsibility to help you. Its kinda like the resturant's "we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone"
2006-11-05 02:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, an ER can refuse service, and it happens all the time. In many larger cities, ambulance personnel have a difficult time finding an ER that will accept patients. They literally call around from hospital to hospital until they find one that will take their patients. There are many reasons for this, but the biggest is simply overcrowding and misuse of the ER. Instead of going to a regular physician for things that can wait (colds, flu, etc.), many people go to an ER for treatment. This floods the system with too many people and forces those that need immediate care (that's why they are called Emergency Rooms) to look elsewhere for help. Astronomical insurance rates have also forced many Level 4 trama centers to close their doors. It is a crisis in many cities and a problem that is not going to be fixed easily.
2016-05-22 01:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are absolutely correct a hospital cannot decline care for a patient for any reason, unless that it would be dangerous for everyone else in the hospital. And Im not talking airborne isolation, Im talking surgically implanted bomb or some other such nonsense
2006-11-05 02:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by M.C. Clarence, M.D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emergency Life and Death NO they can't...routine care because your own Dr. is out of town yes they can.. If you go to the ER and you do not have L/D situation be prepared to wait it out..that's how they discourage people from coming..extrememly long waits for minor stuff,, Stomach aches/ cramps, spains, infections, that type of stuff...
2006-11-05 06:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by flashrtp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do not accept any government help, yes they can. Morally it is another issue. But you have to remember, some people use the emergency room like their family physician. They take their kids there for fevers, colds, and sore throats.
2006-11-05 02:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Trollhair 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. a hospital can't refuse a patient even if he owes them 10 thousand dollars
2006-11-05 02:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ring Ring Ring Bananaphone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is no regarless of financial ability, in most state it is against the law not to give medical treatment in an emergency room or hospitial
2006-11-07 00:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the patient is violent or abusive.
2006-11-05 02:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by Andrea C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probably could refuse treatment based on behavior .... if someone goes in there and is being a moron, no service.
2006-11-05 02:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they can't
2006-11-05 02:53:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋