Basic Life Support
/ˈbeɪsɪk laɪf səˈpɔrt/
Definitions
- (n.) The initial emergency medical procedures administered to preserve life and prevent deterioration until advanced care is available, legally relevant in regulations on duty to assist and emergency response.
Legal guidelines often mandate that bystanders provide basic life support in emergencies when safe to do so.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying basic life support obligations clarifies duty to act and can affect liability protections for responders.
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