Scene of Emergency

The WSMA supports every effort to enhance cooperation between physicians and paramedical emergency personnel. The WSMA urges all local medical societies to consider a policy regarding this matter, then publish and distribute a card delineating policy for use by local paramedics or individuals who are certified in advanced life support systems. (PD Rpt B, '82; PD Rpt B, '83) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services