Approaching the end of their lives under blue lights and sirens – scoping review

Emergency medical services (EMS) are frequently responding to calls involving patients in advanced stages of incurable diseases. Despite the competencies and potential of EMS in supporting patients and their families facing symptoms of advanced progressive illnesses, the role of EMS in providing palliative care remains unclear.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research