Urgent Medical Treatment
There are times when a person’s life is in danger and a decision about life-sustaining medical treatment must be made quickly. The factsheet in this section explains the law relating to urgent (emergency) medical treatment. You will also find case studies, mythbusters and other resources about the law in this area.
An online training module on this topic is available through the End of Life Law for Clinicians training program. To learn more about the training or to register visit the ELLC online training portal.