Non ‐transport emergency medical service missions – a retrospective study based on medical charts
ConclusionsNon‐transport missions represent a significant daily work load for the EMS. Although most of the symptoms showed acute onset, the majority of these missions involved only assessment of medical necessity and/or guidance without any medical treatment. It is questionable whether this use of the EMS is cost‐effective for any healthcare system.
Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: S. Pekanoja, M. Hoikka, H. Kyng äs, S. Elo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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