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A qualitative study of systemic influences on paramedic decision making: care transitions and patient safety.

O'Hara R, Johnson M, Siriwardena AN, et al. J Health Serv Res Policy. 2015;20(suppl 1):45-53.

This qualitative study explored decision-making by prehospital emergency providers and the effect these decisions can have on patient safety. The study identified both system-level and individual factors that influence critical decisions.

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