receive emergency treatment

verb phrase

1. to be given urgent medical care because of a serious injury or sudden illness

   B1

   often passive; receive + noun phrase; used in medical and news contextsmedical

   • "He received emergency treatment after the accident."B1
   • "After the accident, she received emergency treatment at the scene."B1
   • "Patients who receive emergency treatment are assessed before they are sent home or admitted to hospital."B2