The traditional job of paramedics is to rush to help victims of car collisions and other emergencies. When paramedics instead make house calls during non-emergencies, patients — particularly seniors — don’t need to call 911 as often, new research suggests.
In at least three provinces (Alberta, Nova Scotia and Ontario), health-care professionals are working to prevent emergency department visits at overcrowded hospitals by having paramedics make house calls.
McMaster University and Hamilton Paramedic Service run the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@Clinic) in social housing buildings.
Full article at: CBC News