Idaho § 39-1391a - Emergency treatment not to constitute admission
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1391a — Emergency treatment not to constitute admission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1391a. Emergency treatment not to constitute admission
The furnishing of emergency or first aid services and care as permitted by section 39-1391 shall not in and of itself constitute admission to such hospital of the person receiving such services and care, nor shall such hospital, its employees, or any physician be subject to civil suit for abandonment or failure to provide care if, upon examination by a licensed physician and surgeon, it is determined by such physician, in the good faith exercise of his professional judgment, that the admission of any person receiving or presented for such services and care is not advisable or required.
[39-1391a, added 1973, ch. 82, sec. 2, p. 130.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1391a
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1391a cover?
Section 39-1391a ("Emergency treatment not to constitute admission") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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