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Emergency Medical Services
Services specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for the emergency care of patients.
Year introduced: 1980
Emergency Treatment
First aid or other immediate intervention for accidents or medical conditions requiring immediate care and treatment before definitive medical and surgical management can be procured.
Year introduced: 1998
Information Systems
Integrated set of files, procedures, and equipment for the storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information.
Year introduced: 1982