Definicija: Dežurstvo je posebna oblika dela, ko je zdravnik prisoten na delovnem mestu za namen izvajanja nujne zdravniške pomoči.

Definicija: The basic rule is that an employee who is on standby duty must be present for a period of time specified by the employer at a location specified by the employer and must start work immediately when called upon to do so. Standby duty is working time.