The accuracy of preliminary diagnoses made by paramedics - a cross-sectional comparative study.
Koivulahti O, Tommila M, Haavisto E. The accuracy of preliminary diagnoses made by paramedics – a cross-sectional comparative study. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2020;28(1):70. doi:10.1186/s13049-020-00761-6.
This cross-sectional study evaluated the accuracy of preliminary diagnoses made by paramedics for patients during transport. Agreement between the preliminary diagnosis and the hospital diagnosis was 70% and varied depending on the medical condition.