EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Ethical Practices
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…
Physician-Patient Relationships in EMS
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…
Government Regulation of EMS
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…
Legal Parameters of EMS
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…
Interfacility Transport
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…
Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health Care
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…
Emergency Management
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,…
Deployment, Posting, and Response Times
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…
EMS Personnel
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Individual states regulate the education, certification, and licensure of their EMS providers. Historically, the federal government has support EMS development at the state, regional, and local…
