Air Medical Journal
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Page 64 , March 2010

“Comes To”: Considerations Influencing Air Ambulance Destination Decisions

  • John Clark, JD, MBA, NREMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE

      Affiliations

    • John Clark, JD, MBA, NREMT-P, FP-C, CCP-C, CMTE, is a member of the board of directors for the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification and legal advisor and member of the board of directors for the International Association of Flight Paramedics. He lives in Carmel, IN

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 Editor's Note: While the information in this article deals with legal issues, it does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific questions related to this topic, you are encouraged to consult an attorney who can investigate the particular circumstances of your individual situation. If you have an issue you would like to see addressed in a future issue of AMJ, please contact the author at clarkjrc@gwmail.gwu.edu to suggest a topic.

PII: S1067-991X(10)00002-7

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2010.01.001

Air Medical Journal
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Page 64 , March 2010

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