Medical Treatment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016887",
  "term": "Medical Treatment",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Treatment, other than first aid, administered by a physician or registered professional personnel under standing orders from a physician.\n\n2. Medical treatment means the medical management and care of an individual to combat disease or a disorder. For recordkeeping purposes, it does not include (1) visits to a licensed health care provider just for observation or counseling; (2) diagnostic procedures such as blood tests and X-rays, including the administration of prescription drugs solely for diagnostic purposes (e.g., eye drops to dilate pupils); or (3) any treatment considered first aid treatment (see the definition of first aid).",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 68.3 (CFR 2013)",
    "EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 6: Injury, Illness, and Exposure Reporting"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/medical-treatment/"
}