Health sector workers' union criticized the Health Ministry's first aid announcement for containing inaccurate medical instructions.
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An awareness campaign published by the Health Ministry has sparked widespread controversy over first aid instructions, with the health sector workers' union criticizing its content.
The union accused the campaign of spreading incorrect scientific information, particularly regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. It warned that the inaccurate instructions in the campaign could lead to deaths instead of saving lives.
Turkey's Ministry of Health published a public awareness announcement about first aid that contains incorrect medical information, including dangerous instructions on cardiac massage. The health workers' union demanded immediate withdrawal of the announcement and announced filing a lawsuit against the ministry.
If the incorrect instructions in the announcement are followed, they could result in a person's death instead of saving their life, and expose someone to criminal liability. This means that any first aid attempt could become dangerous instead of being helpful to those around you in emergency situations.

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