Abu Dhabi: In some countries, including the US and South Africa, doctors may hesitate to treat a patient outside of a hospital because of insurance and legal issues. But in the UAE there is no regulation restricting emergency aid given before an ambulance arrives.
“Even in our religion, the Quran says if you save one life it’s as if you save all of mankind,” said Dr Sara Malik, a family physician with the Dubai Health Authority. “If the person is fine, then it’s hurrah and everybody is happy, but if the person passes away then medico-legal issues may arise. “There is no law here but it is a critical point and there should be awareness about how the rescuer will be handled.”
The American Heart Association recommends that everyone, untrained bystanders and medical personnel, begin CPR with chest compressions until paramedics arrive. |
