Knowing who to call, when to call, and what to do as you wait for help that's on the way can save a life. Help first responders help you and others they serve best with this expert advice.
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Do All States Have "Good Samaritan" Laws?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Learn How California Appellate Courts Redefined Good Samaritan Laws
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Finding the Cause of Your Abdominal Pain
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Are Your Kids Ready to Call 911?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Does Insurance Pay the Bill for Expensive Ambulance Rides?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Discover If Your 10-Year-Old, Defunct Cell Phone Can Still Call 911
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Getting Emergency Responders to Honor Your DNR Wishes
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Exactly Is a First Responder?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Senior Man With Chest Pain Kneeling On Grassy Field At Park
Should You Call 911 If You Have Certain Medical Conditions?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Should I Tattoo "Do Not Resuscitate" on My Chest?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Midsection Of Man Resuscitating Friend Lying On Road
What Medical Consent for First Aid and CPR Means
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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911 Dispatchers May Put You on Hold for Many Reasons
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Understanding How 911 Works
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
A woman applying CPR on a man
How Good Samaritan Laws Can Protect You During Good Faith Rescues
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Can You Get Arrested for Calling 911?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Paramedics lifting patient from ambulance
How Paramedics Choose Where to Take You
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig