KRS 304.17A-640: Definitions for KRS 304.17A-640 et seq.

For purposes of KRS 304.17A -640, 304.17A -641, 304.17A -643, 304.17A -645, and

304.17A-647, "emergency medical condition" means:

(1) A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity,

including severe pain, that a prudent laypers on would reasonably have cause to

believe constitutes a condition that the absence of immediate medical attention

could reasonably be expected to result in:

(a) Placing the health of the individual or, with respect to a pregnant woman, the

health of the woman or her unborn child, in serious jeopardy;

(b) Serious impairment to bodily functions; or

(c) Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part; or

(2) With respect to a pregnant woman who is having contractions:

(a) A situation in which there is inadequa te time to effect a safe transfer to

another hospital before delivery; or

(b) A situation in which transfer may pose a threat to the health or safety of the

woman or the unborn child.