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The Role of Ridesharing in Emergency Medicine

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Schreyer, MD CMQ FAAE Originally published: Common Sense January/February 2021 The advent and broad availability of ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber, are changing the way patients access medical services, and emergency departments (EDs) are taking notice. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2019.10.013.

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Exactly What Is It That an EMT Does?

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Sometimes that is with another EMT, or it may be with a higher-level emergency healthcare provider such as a paramedic. Non-emergent medical transport is also common. Two EMTs work together on an ambulance to transport people to/from nursing homes, doctor’s appointments or hospitals. Where Else do EMTs Work?

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