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The changing face of prehospital care in New Zealand: the role of extended care paramedics

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The changing face of prehospital care in New Zealand: the role of extended care paramedics

19 February 2010

Andrew H Swain, Sarah R Hoyle, Andrew W Long. NZ Medical Journal 2010; 123: 11-14

Summary
This paper contains data and history explaining why Extended Care Paramedics were first established in the Kapiti District of New Zealand.  It also explains the purpose of these paramedics and their role.

 

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The changing face of prehospital care in New Zealand: the role of extended care paramedics

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