Define: Immediate need

How is Immediate need defined in a legal contract?

• Immediate need means a situation when both [clause 1] and [clause 2] apply. Seen in 8 SEC filings
• Immediate need means a situation that poses a risk of substantial harm to a [person], [person], or another [person], if action is not taken within [number] calendar days to offset the risk. Seen in 4 SEC filings
• Immediate need means a need that requires swift response to prevent harm but is not necessarily an emergency. Examples would include a situation where the [person] has lost a [caregiver], is at risk of losing their home, or is being discharged from a healthcare facility without proper support. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Immediate need means a situation in which an infant or child requires early intervention services immediately as per a doctor's order or a written determination by a multidisciplinary team specifying consequences of a delay in the provision of services. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Immediate need means urgent situations arising from unforeseen causes that are of such urgency that inaction would result in unacceptable consequences, which could threaten critical services or programs, have a substantial impact on the lives, health, or safety of citizens and employees, or cause damage to city property. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Immediate need means a situation where, according to the professional judgment of the dispensing pharmacist, dispensing the drug at the time the prescription is presented is needed to reduce or prevent the occurrence of a severe adverse health condition. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Immediate need means a situation requiring swift, vital action to prevent substantial harm, preserve critical services or combat severe health conditions.

Relevant Contract Types

• Service Agreement
• Emergency Response Contract
• Healthcare Services Contract
• Professional Services Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Emergency situations
• Health crises
• Urgent contractual obligations

Relevant Sectors

• Healthcare
• Emergency Services
• Professional Services

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Genie Definition 2

• Immediate need means an urgent requirement for early intervention services for an infant or child, as per the doctor's order.

Relevant Contract Types

• Childcare Services Contract
• Special Needs Services Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Childcare emergencies
• Situations requiring urgent institution of early intervention services

Relevant Sectors

• Childcare
• Special Educational Services

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