12VAC5-31-1120. Provider disagreement over patient's needs.
In the event that responding EMS personnel at the scene of a medical emergency have made differing assessments as to a patient's treatment needs or transport destination, medical control shall be contacted to resolve the conflict.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 3 and Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. January 15, 2003.
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