OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 
1. Review the responsibilities and duties under EMTALA for an on-call physician, emergency room physician and hospital. 
2. Describe the performance of medical screening exam, determining an emergency medical condition and stabilization requirements. 
3. Compare the responsibilities of a transferring hospital and an accepting hospital. 
4. Discuss the reporting requirements.

*This content is not related to products or business lines of an ACCME–defined commercial interest

**There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

PLANNERS: Glen Couchman, MD, Alan Barker and Clifford Simmang,MD

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit