Physician medical direction of emergency medical services.
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Emergency medical services (EMS) bring the practice of emergency medicine directly to the homes of patients. Physician guidance of system development and provider practice can enhance the quality of care. This article provides an overview of issues in the development of EMS system oversight in the United States in general, and in Rhode Island.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rhode Island medical journal
دوره 96 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013