Patient safety in ambulance services: a scoping review

• Main Authors: Joanne D Fisher (Author), Karoline Freeman (Author), Aileen Clarke (Author), Peter Spurgeon (Author), Mike Smyth (Author), Gavin D Perkins (Author), Mark-Alexander Sujan (Author), Matthew W Cooke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The role of ambulance services has changed dramatically over the last few decades with the introduction of paramedics able to provide life-saving interventions, thanks to sophisticated equipment and treatments available. The number of 999 calls continues to increase, with adverse events...