Under a new end-of-life law taking effect next week in Hong Kong, local paramedics will operate on an "if in doubt, rescue first" principle when determining whether to resuscitate patients. The policy was outlined by the Hong Kong Fire Services Department ahead of the legislative change.
According to Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Gary Tong, the directive is designed to guide emergency personnel in situations where there is uncertainty regarding a patient's end-of-life wishes. The framework ensures that life-saving measures remain the default priority for paramedics when evaluating individuals in critical need of medical intervention.
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