Question: Dilbert, a 23-year old drunk student presents to the small and rural Red Valley Hospital with symptoms from a previous injury. His medical issues require


Dilbert, a 23-year old drunk student presents to the small and rural Red Valley Hospital with symptoms from a previous injury. His medical issues require a neurosurgery consult. Red Valley asks Regions Hospital in Granbury (which has a neurosurgery center of excellence) to authorize a transfer. But the on-call specialist there knows Dilbert and his non-compliance issues. So she refuses to accept the transfer. Both hospitals participate in Medicare. Is Region's refusal an EMTALA violation? Oa. Yes, if Regions Hospital had the capacity to treat Dilbert. O b. No, because Dilbert never reached Regions Hospital property. Oc. Yes, if Regions Hospital did not have a dedicated emergency department. Od. No, because Regions Hospital has not yet formed a treatment relationship with Dilbert
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