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§ 31-8-42. Requirement of hospitals with emergency services to provide care to pregnant women in labor

GA Code § 31-8-42 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Within the capabilities of the hospital provide such emergency services as the circumstances require, which services shall be provided within the scope of generally accepted practice based upon the information furnished the hospital by the pregnant woman, including such information as the pregnant woman reveals concerning her prenatal care, diet, allergies, previous births, general health information, and other such information as the pregnant woman may furnish the hospital;

(2) Contact an appropriate receiving hospital and notify such hospital that the patient is in transit;

(3) Arrange suitable transportation for the patient if necessary; and

(4) Send to the receiving hospital any available information on the patient's history and condition.

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§ 31-8-42. Requirement of hospitals with emergency services to provide care to pregnant women in labor