§ 31-11-80. Short Title

This article shall be known and cited as the “Emergency Services Law.” History. Code 1981, § 31-11-80 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 668, § 1.

§ 31-11-81. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Emergency condition” means any physical or mental condition of a recent onset and severity, including but not limited to severe pain, regardless of the initial, interim, final, or other diagnoses that are given, that would lead a prudent layperson, possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health, to […]

§ 31-11-82. Evaluation of Person With Emergency Condition; Initiation of Intervention Without Prospective Authorization; Insurer May Not Deny Payment After Prospective Authorization Given

Once a person with an emergency condition presents himself or herself to an emergency medical provider for emergency services, that person shall be evaluated by medical personnel. This evaluation may include diagnostic testing to assess the extent of the condition, sickness, or injury if such testing is appropriate to stabilize the patient’s condition. For purposes […]