Auto accident care refers to the medical attention and treatment that individuals receive after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The primary goal of auto accident care is to address injuries sustained during the collision, alleviate pain, and promote the overall well-being of the individuals involved. This type of care typically involves a combination of medical assessments, diagnostic procedures, and various treatment modalities. During your assessment, an evaluation for an emergency medical condition may be required as part of your treatment. An emergency medical condition/diagnosis, defined by Florida Statues, 64.1.47(7)(a), as, "A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity, which may include severe pain or other symptoms, such as the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably expected to result in any of the following:
Serious jeopardy to the health of the patient, including a pregnant woman or fetus. Serious impairment of bodily functions. Serious dysfunction of any body organ or part."