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Hong Kong paramedics to prioritize resuscitation under new end-of-life directive law

The Hong Kong Fire Services Department has mandated a 'rescue first' protocol for paramedics when encountering ambiguous end-of-life directives. Rescuers are required to verify physical DNACPR documentation before withholding life-sustaining treatment, prioritizing immediate intervention in cases of uncertainty.

South China Morning Postabout 12 hours agoHKCredibility 36%View source

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Mosaic Score9.3
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