Reportable incidents.

Raphael M Barishansky; Daniel E Glick

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Reportable incidents.

March 25, 2009

Barishansky RM, Glick DE. EMS magazine. 2009;38(3):43-7.

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This article explains the elements of preparing policies and procedures for reportable incidents in emergency medical services.

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