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Introduction of an extended care paramedic model in New Zealand
Introduction of an extended care paramedic model in New Zealand
23 October 2012
Sarah Hoyle, Andrew H Swain, Paul Fake and Peter D Larsen. Emergency Medicine Australasia 2012; 24: 652–656
This was a study of the first 1000 patients presenting to the ambulance service who could be treated in the community by Extended Care Paramedics (ECP).
Summary
ECPs have significant potential to reduce hospital emergency department (ED) attendances by treating more patients in the community. This was associated with a low rate of subsequent ED presentations. The spectrum of patients who could be safely treated at home was defined.
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Introduction of an extended care paramedic model in New Zealand