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• An illness, injury, symptom or condition so serious that a reasonable person would seek care right away to avoid severe harm.

  U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Emergency Medical Condition. (n.d.). HealthCare.gov Glossary. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Emergency Medical Condition. HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition (accessed: February 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Emergency Medical Condition." HealthCare.gov Glossary. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 8 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

• 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.

  MNsure - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  Cite Definition for Emergency Medical Condition

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Emergency Medical Condition. (n.d.). Glossary of Insurance Terms. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Emergency Medical Condition. Glossary of Insurance Terms. MNsure. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition (accessed: February 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Emergency Medical Condition." Glossary of Insurance Terms. MNsure. 8 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

• An illness, injury, symptom or condition so serious that a reasonable person would seek care right away to avoid severe harm.

  Maryland Health Connection - Cite This Source - This Definition
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  Cite Definition for Emergency Medical Condition

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Emergency Medical Condition. (n.d.). Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Emergency Medical Condition. marylandhealthconnection.gov. Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition (accessed: February 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Emergency Medical Condition." Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. 8 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/emergency-medical-condition.

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