Title
Penalizing refusal of emergency medical care
Law
Republic Act No. 8344
Decision Date
Aug 25, 1997
Republic Act No. 8344 penalizes hospitals and clinics that refuse to provide initial medical treatment in emergency cases, allowing for transfer to facilities with appropriate care and imposing punishments for violations.

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