What is the primary role of the healthcare worker in emergency situations?

The primary role of the healthcare worker in emergency situations is to provide initial care and stabilize the patient. This involves assessing the patient's condition quickly, identifying life-threatening issues, and administering basic life support and first aid as needed. The goal is to ensure that the patient is in a stable condition before further medical assistance arrives or before the patient is transported to a healthcare facility.

While diagnosis is important, it typically falls to doctors and advanced practitioners during emergency situations rather than healthcare workers who are primarily focused on immediate, life-saving interventions. Administering medication and preparing patients for surgery are additional responsibilities, but they generally occur after the initial stabilization and do not pertain to the primary focus of emergency care. The essential duty in such high-pressure situations is to ensure patient safety and stability first and foremost.