UMC Hospital in Las Vegas Clearly Doesn't Understand EMTALA Rules

We currently have another wrongful deathsubsequently delivered the baby on her own and
lawsuit, however this one involves 2 hospitals thatthe baby died.
displayed the same negligence. The suit is againstValley hospital is also in the suit claiming their
UMC Hospital in Las Vegas, as well as Valleynurses were rude and making unprofessional
Hospital in Las Vegas.remarks, which seems to be heightened because
The suit alleges the plaintiff, Roshunda Abneythey had the chance to correct the wrongduing
came in to the hospital with  severe stomachof UMC hospital, but instead decided to make it
pains and essentially, the hospital said they wereworse.
to busy to help here. Both hospitals turned herThe moral of the story here is Healthcare in
away saying they were to busy to help her.America is in serious peril. The true feeling and
There are many scenarios that could definitelyunderstanding of the atmosphere during both
come up in trial. Many many he said, she saidexchanges at each hospital will never be known.
situations. However, the major isssue is EMTALABut it leads to an interesting feeling of
Rules. Basically these are the rules that determinehelplessness when a person is hurt. The hospital
how every hospital must conduct business,should be the safest, most reassuring place to be
especially when someone is in pain. In a briefwhen you are hurt. Instead it has turned into a
conclusion of the rules states that the hospitaltense fight for control. Hospitals proving they are
may not create a hostile environment in whichin control, in which they clearly are, and the
causing a patient in pain to leave the hospital.patient in a panic for their safety and sometimes
Basically, all people with pain must be looked atlife.
first if in your hospital, and you have to be nice.If only these healthcare places could remember
A major issue here is, the nurse was clearly rudewhat they are in the business for. They way I
to the plaintiff, and rude to the other patientsunderstand it, healthcare is designed "Protect and
according to witnesses. However, the major issuepromote the health of patients and the public."
is that Roshunda Abney was pregnant, andHmm epic fail here!