2016
DOI: 10.1017/cem.2016.197
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P021: Impact of emergency department surge and end of shift on patient workup and treatment prior to referral to internal medicine

Abstract: Introduction: Paramedics are sometimes called for crisis management and relief of symptoms or for patients receiving palliative care. To address the mismatch between the system protocols and resources, and patient's goals of care, a new protocol, new medications, and an 8-hour training program Learning Essentials Approach to Palliative Care (LEAP) were implemented in our provincial EMS system. Methods: Prior to attending their training session paramedics received an invitation to complete an online survey rega… Show more

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