Alternative Meanings:
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Emergency services are specialized services, including medical, fire, and police response, that provide immediate assistance in urgent situations to protect health, safety, and property.
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!-- /wp:heading -- !-- wp:paragraph -- !-- /wp:paragraph -- !-- wp:paragraph --Knowing how to use emergency health services is important if you are aging or have a health condition, as it ensures timely and appropriate care during critical situations, potentially improving outcomes and reducing risks.
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- Learn about when it is appropriate to call emergency services 911 and what you will be asked by the dispatcher as outlined by BC Emergency Health Services. !-- /wp:list-item -- !-- wp:list-item --
- Know the phone number and address of where you are calling from, and that you may be asked questions about yourself or the person you are helping, such as health conditions, medications, and allergies. !-- /wp:list-item -- !-- wp:list-item --
- If the person has a life-limiting illness, first responders might be asked if they have a Do Not Resuscitate or No CPR order (DNR) or Medical Scope of Practice (MOST) form and its location. Both should be visible in the home such as on the side or front of the fridge. !-- /wp:list-item -- !-- wp:list-item --
- In BC, for a No CPR order to be effective, you might also consider wearing a MedicAlert bracelet or necklet. !-- /wp:list-item -- !-- wp:list-item --
- Know that you can cancel a No CPR order by speaking to your physician or nurse practitioner, tearing up the signed No CPR form, stopping wearing your MedicAlert No CPR bracelet or necklet, and informing MedicAlert of the update as soon as possible. !-- /wp:list-item -- !-- wp:list-item --
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