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Emergency Medicine Physician

Allopathic & Osteopathic PhysiciansEmergency Medicine
92,349 providers nationally207P00000X

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Emergency Medicine
National Providers
92,349
Conditions Treated
0

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