Legal Briefing: Crisis Standards of Care and Legal Protections during Disasters and Emergencies

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Journal of Clinical Ethics 21 (4):358-367 (2010)
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This article outlines current safe harbors in the law for healthcare practitioners who work in a disaster setting. It reviews available legal protection in crisis situations with respect to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), criminal liability, and licensure.

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10.1086/jce201021411

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