Alternative Destination Transport? The Role of Paramedics in Optimal Use of the Emergency Department

Alternative Destination Transport? The Role of Paramedics in Optimal Use of the Emergency Department

Introduction: Alternative destination transportation by emergency medical services (EMS) is a subject of hot debate between those favoring all patients being evaluated by an emergency physician (EP) and those recognizing the need to reduce emergency department (ED) crowding. This study aimed to d...

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Main Authors: Michael M. Neeki, Fanglong Dong, Leigh Avera, Tan Than, Rodney Borger, Joe Powell, Reza Vaezazizi, Richard Pitts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2016-11-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
transport
paramedics
emergency department
original research
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/1895d1d1

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