Paramedic
/ˌpærəˈmɛdɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A licensed emergency medical professional authorized to provide advanced pre-hospital care and life support.
The paramedic administered emergency treatment at the accident scene.
Forms
- paramedic
- paramedics
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Commentary
Paramedics have a defined scope of practice regulated by law; care should be taken to distinguish paramedics from other emergency personnel in legal contexts.
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