No EMTALA in Portugal, sadly

Health minister quits after pregnant tourist dies - BBC News Portugal's Marta Temido was criticised for closing some natal units, forcing risky transfers for women. www.bbc.com I know many here have their problems w EMTALA but active labor transfers are dangerous as the Portuguese are finding out tragically. Perhaps more to the story (eclampsia? PE?) but highlights what EMTALA got right.
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