Which of the following is an example of how paramedics support primary care when carrying out their out-of-hospital functions?
A) Transporting all patients to the emergency department
B) Determining the appropriateness of treating on the scene and releasing the patient
C) Refusing to transport patients who do not have potentially life-threatening conditions
D) Transporting to the patient's physician's office, rather than the emergency department

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Paramedics can support primary care by determining if a patient can be treated on the scene and released or if they need to be transported to an emergency department. This helps prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and allows for appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

Which of the Following Is an Example of How Paramedics