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ihlr-16499	Grattenthaler, Lauren N.	Policy. Plain Language, and Legislative Purpose: Applying State Medical Malpractice Caps on Damages to Federal EMTALA Claims	2007	30	.pdf	application/pdf	14523	708	58	In conclusion, it is imperative that courts keep in mind the probable policy implications and potential adverse effects on access to and quality ofhealth care when interpreting the damages provision ofEMT ALA and its incorporation of state malpractice damage caps. The very reasons for which courts have refused to construe EMT ALA as creating a federal cause of action for medical malpractice, 164 however, are the precise reasons why state damage caps should be applied to EMTALA claims in addition to state medical malpractice claims.	cache/ihlr-16499.pdf	txt/ihlr-16499.txt