Research Note

Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law

Volume: 7 Number: 1 May 4, 2025
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Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law

Abstract

The provision of healthcare services, like all procedures, may lead to legal consequences in cases of negligence, even in emergency situations, resulting in criminal proceedings. Emergency medical practices, due to their involvement in life-threatening situations, require quicker decision-making compared to elective procedures, emphasizing patient benefit and well-being. Despite the urgency of emergencies, a thorough examination, if possible, along with necessary tests and consultations, is essential before making a decision. It is crucial to decide in appropriate indications and provide adequate information to the patient. If a patient is unconscious and has a relative, the family member should be informed. If this is not possible, the authorities should be notified. In situations where a response from legal authorities cannot be awaited due to the urgency, procedures can be carried out without waiting for a response, with appropriate indications, and documented with record-keeping, especially if there is a life-threatening condition. Subsequently, when the patient regains consciousness, the procedures and reasons should be communicated to them. The aim of this study is to emphasize the importance of medical documentation, with clearly stated justifications and recorded indications in emergencies. In appropriate conditions, obtaining patient consent and providing information becomes crucial to mitigate potential legal consequences.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Emergency Medicine

Journal Section

Research Note

Publication Date

May 4, 2025

Submission Date

February 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Yılmaz Başer, H. (2025). Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, 7(1), 23-29. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1631833
AMA
1.Yılmaz Başer H. Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2025;7(1):23-29. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1631833
Chicago
Yılmaz Başer, Hülya. 2025. “Reevaluation of Emergency ınterventions from the Perspective of Health Law”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7 (1): 23-29. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1631833.
EndNote
Yılmaz Başer H (May 1, 2025) Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7 1 23–29.
IEEE
[1]H. Yılmaz Başer, “Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law”, Eurasian j Crit Care, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 23–29, May 2025, doi: 10.55994/ejcc.1631833.
ISNAD
Yılmaz Başer, Hülya. “Reevaluation of Emergency ınterventions from the Perspective of Health Law”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7/1 (May 1, 2025): 23-29. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1631833.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz Başer H. Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2025;7:23–29.
MLA
Yılmaz Başer, Hülya. “Reevaluation of Emergency ınterventions from the Perspective of Health Law”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, vol. 7, no. 1, May 2025, pp. 23-29, doi:10.55994/ejcc.1631833.
Vancouver
1.Hülya Yılmaz Başer. Reevaluation of emergency ınterventions from the perspective of health law. Eurasian j Crit Care. 2025 May 1;7(1):23-9. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1631833