Chapter 1 Terms Flashcards
1
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Person authorized by MD to provide emergency care.
A
Designated Agent
2
Q
Practices supported by scientific evidence.
A
Evidence-based
3
Q
Oversight of patient care.
A
Medical direction
4
Q
Physician who assumes duty over patient care:
A
Medical director
5
Q
Standing orders allowing EMTs to preform specific tasks without directly speaking to them.
A
Off-line medical direction
6
Q
Orders given directly to EMTs in the field (via radio or phone).
A
On-line medical direction
7
Q
Long term survival of patients.
A
Patient outcomes
8
Q
Lists of steps
A
Protocols
9
Q
Continuous self review to correct the system
A
Quality improvement
10
Q
Policy or protocols issued by the Medical Director
A
Standing orders
