Medical Direction

The oversight and guidance provided by a licensed physician to EMS personnel regarding patient care protocols, treatment decisions, and quality assurance. It ca…

Definition & Operational Usage

The oversight and guidance provided by a licensed physician to EMS personnel regarding patient care protocols, treatment decisions, and quality assurance. It can be direct (online) or indirect (offline).

Category context: Patient care, assessment, interventions, triage, and EMS system terms commonly used by firefighter/medics.

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