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Editorial
. 2024 Sep;72(9):2640-2643.
doi: 10.1111/jgs.19087. Epub 2024 Jul 15.

Beyond flashing lights and sirens: Community paramedicine as health safety nets for older adults

Alexander J Ulintz  1 , Carmen E Quatman  1   2
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Editorial

Beyond flashing lights and sirens: Community paramedicine as health safety nets for older adults

Alexander J Ulintz et al. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024 Sep.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this study.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Summary image demonstrating the potential benefits and limitations of EMS-based care, geriatric service lines, and how community paramedicine programs for older adults can bridge gaps and syngerize aspects of both to meet a variety of patient needs. Perceived benefits are preceded by “+” and perceived limitations are preceded by “−“
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