Hospital Discharge Legal Rights

Summary

Hospitals must provide necessary emergency care under EMTALA and cannot discriminate based on criminal records. Consult a patient advocate or local attorney for specific advice.

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My boyfriend in hospital in springfield mo due to motorcycle wreck. His back broken in * places plus other broken bones
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's accident. To provide you with the best advice, could you please clarify if you're seeking information on personal injury claims or any other legal assistance in Springfield, MO?
.hospital did background check and now is discharging hos after denied physical therapy
Hello ****, that's a complex situation. In general, hospitals can't deny necessary medical care:
- Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) mandates that hospitals provide care in emergency situations.
- Hospitals can't discriminate based on criminal records.
You may want to consult a patient advocate or local attorney for specific advice.