A patient presents at a small rural medical clinic after falling from a ladder. The physician suspects that the patient may have intracranial injuries but no diagnostic equipment to determine the severity of injury is available
What is necessary for the physician to legally transfer this unstable patient? Choose all that are correct. 1. Physician certification that the medical benefits of transferring the patient outweigh the risks of transfer
2. Confirmation that the incident causing the injuries was accidental
3. Documentation that the receiving hospital has available space
4. Documentation that the transferring hospital is a qualified Medicare provider
5. An agreement with the receiving hospital stating willingness to provide care
1, 3, 5
Rationale: In order for transfer of an unstable patient to meet EMTALA requirements the physician must certify that the benefits outweigh risks, that the receiving hospital has space and facilities for the care, and that the receiving hospital agrees to provide care.
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