ASTM F1149-93(1998) - 10.11.1998 | ||||
1. Scope | ||||
1.1 This practice covers the qualifications, responsibilities, and authority of individuals and institutions providing medical direction of emergency medical services. 1.2 This practice addresses the qualifications, authority, and responsibility of a Medical Director (off-line) and the relationship of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) provider to this individual. 1.3 This practice also addresses components of on-line medical direction (direct medical control) including the qualifications and responsibilities of on-line medical physicians and the relationship of the prehospital provider to on-line medical direction. 1.4 This practice addresses the relationship of the on-line medical physician to the off-line Medical Director. 1.5 The authority for control of medical services at the scene of a medical emergency is addressed in this practice. 1.6 The requirements for a Communication Resource are also addressed within this practice. | ||||
2. Referenced Documents | ||||
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