Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Division V. Other Agencies and Bureaus |
Chapter 2.164. METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL |
§ 2.164.010. Admittance conditions—Discrimination prohibited.
A.
Physicians and nurses of Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital shall treat all patients appearing for emergency care, the existence of such emergency to be determined by the hospital staff.
B.
All reputable, qualified and licensed practicing physicians in Davidson County shall be entitled to commit or have committed, without regard to race, color or creed, and in keeping with rules and requirements of the joint commission of hospitals accreditation, to the Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, patients for private care by them and at their direction, provided such person meets the financial requirements for admittance.
(Prior code § 21-1-1)