INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Emergency medical services (EMS) systems were developed in the early 1970s when federal resources were made available to provide for creation of the prehospital system infrastructure.1…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen There can be no greater calling or higher standard for ethical behavior than that assumed by the physician. Our obligation to our patients is paramount and…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Medical directors play an integral role in the care of patients in the prehospital setting. Along with the ability to have a positive impact on the…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Regulatory oversight of emergency medical services occurs primarily at the state level based on the provision laid out in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen There are two areas of legal concern for EMS practitioners: First, what is the legal structure under which EMS is practiced? Second, what are the legal…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Over the past several decades, advancements in medical care and technology have led to significant specialization in medical practice in many areas. These specialized services are…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Whereas traditional EMS largely focuses on the provision of emergency care and the stabilization and management of patients during transport, out-of-hospital care agencies have long been…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Put simply, emergency management deals with risk and risk avoidance.1 This simple phrase turns into a complex, comprehensive discipline and field of study considering all hazards,…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The goal of any medical service is to provide the patient with the right resources at the right time. For many in our society any wait…
