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Ethical Issues in Interhospital Transfers of Emergency Department Patients

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2 This article discusses the practical and ethical issues of interhospital transfer of these patients. Without legislative or regulatory guidance and funding intervention, the challenges of interhospital transfers will continue to cause acute patient care needs to be compromised by hospital operations incentives. 2015):157-165.

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Tips for Real-Time Information Sharing with Patients

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The 2015 Edition Cures Act sought to promote “transparency, modern standards, and enhanced health IT capabilities by fostering innovation in the health care technology ecosystem to deliver better information to patients, clinicians, and other users.” 2015 Edition Cures Update fact sheet. HealthIT.gov website. Public law 114–255—Dec.