Changing Language in Psychiatric Certifications

Year: 2013

Resolution Number: 52

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): David W. Whalen, MD

Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the State of Michigan Probate Court to find language that would allow a Clinical Certification to be filled out on a patient on whom a medical screening exam was performed pursuant to compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and prior to the certification statement being read to the patient.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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