Emergency Care
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi keər/
Definitions
- (n.) Immediate medical treatment and services necessary to prevent death or serious harm in urgent situations.
The hospital is equipped to provide emergency care to accident victims.
- (n.) Legal obligations and protocols regulating the provision of urgent medical services.
The law mandates certain standards for emergency care providers to ensure timely and adequate treatment.
Forms
- emergency care
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Commentary
In legal contexts, emergency care often involves balancing immediate medical needs with consent and liability considerations.
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