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.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Alan Barker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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