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.
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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.
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: old_boy Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
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