Integration of information and communication technology in emergency medical services: The Chungbuk Smart Emergency Service Project.
Background: The lack of healthcare providers and financial resources in medically vulnerable areas results in reduced access to timely emergency care, leading to higher mortality rates. Utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) in the emergency medical services (EMS) system can potent...
| Publicado en: | Journal of the Korean Medical Association / Taehan Uisa Hyophoe Chi Vol. 66; no. 7; pp. 450 - 458 |
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| Formato: | pictorial review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Korean Medical Association
Jul2023
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