Pre-Hospital Care
/ˌpriːˌhɒspɪˈtæl keə/
Definitions
- (n.) Medical and emergency care provided to a patient before arrival at a hospital, often involving legally regulated protocols and responsibilities.
The regulations specify the scope of pre-hospital care that emergency responders must follow.
Forms
- pre-hospital care
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Commentary
Pre-hospital care is a distinct phase in emergency medical law, often governed by statutory and regulatory frameworks defining the duties of first responders and medical personnel outside hospital settings.
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