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What is RA 8344: Emergency Treatment Law about?

This document summarizes Republic Act No. 8344, which penalizes hospitals and medical clinics for refusing to provide initial medical treatment and support in emergency or serious cases. The key points are: 1) It is unlawful for hospitals to request payment before providing treatment in emergency cases to prevent death or disability. 2) Physicians can transfer unconscious or unconsenting patients after initial treatment to reduce risk, preferably to government hospitals for poor patients. 3) Implementin

Author

Owen Lizaso

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EN