Public policy solutions sought for emergency care

J Cardiovasc Nurs. 1996 Jul;10(4):85-92. doi: 10.1097/00005082-199607000-00009.

Abstract

Public policy plays an increasing role in emergency cardiac care. Barriers to increasing the survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest have been laid down by legislators and regulators at the state and federal levels. Legislative activities must complement scientific advances to achieve a fully functioning chain of survival.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* / education
  • Emergency Medical Services / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Managed Care Programs / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Policy Making
  • Time Factors
  • United States