Public policy solutions sought for emergency care.
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.
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American Heart Association, Washington, DC, USA.
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000193:education; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011050:Policy Making; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States