Exhibit (23)-2

                        CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP,
                             INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


   We consent to the  reference to our firm under the caption  "Experts"  and to
the use of our report  dated March 1, 1995,  included in the Proxy  Statement of
Surgical Health Corporation which is made a part of Registration Statement (Form
S-4 No. 33- ) and Prospectus of HEALTHSOUTH  Corporation for the registration of
shares of its Common Stock.

                                          ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
March 3, 1995