prehospital provider
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pre·hos·pi·tal pro·vid·er
(prē-hos'pi-tăl prŏ-vī'dĕr)One who provides care in case of medical emergency or trauma.
Synonym(s): emergency medical technician, paramedic.
Synonym(s): emergency medical technician, paramedic.
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prehospital provider
A health care provider trained and certified or licensed by the state, who practices emergency assessment and care in the out-of-hospital setting.
See: emergency medical technician; first responder; paramedic.See also: provider
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