Emergency Medical Condition
Health Insurance
An illness, injury, symptom or condition so serious that a reasonable person would seek care right away to avoid severe harm.
- — HealthCare.gov Glossary retrieved 2014-05-16
- — Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms retrieved 2014-05-18
A condition where there is an immediate need for health services. This happens when a person's life or health or ability to get, keep, or regain maximum function is in serious danger.
- — Glossary of Insurance Terms retrieved 2014-05-28