Paramedics to follow ‘rescue first’ rule if in doubt under new end-of-life law

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has said paramedics will operate on an “if in doubt, rescue first” principle when determining whether to resuscitate patients in need after a new law on end-of-life directives takes effect next week. Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Gary Tong Sze-ho of the department said on Friday that rescuers must verify a physical copy of the do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary