### Question
What is the definition of perceived medical emergency?


### Answer
The definition of **perceived medical emergency** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 238q*:

> circumstances in which the behavior of an individual leads a reasonable person to believe that the individual is experiencing a life-threatening medical condition that requires an immediate medical response regarding the heart or other cardiopulmonary functioning of the individual

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 238q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

