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First Aid Legalities duty of care

A Duty of Care when providing First Aid means to provide care to an injured or ill person appropriate to the level of your First Aid training, skills, and limitations. Acting in good faith, with reasonable care, using available equipment and resources according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you can, you should try to prevent further harm to the casualty by staying with them until the ambulance or medical personnel arrive or you need to leave to call for assistance. By staying with them you can monitor their condition and respond to any changes in their condition or the environment.