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During a conversation with a neighbor, who is a physician, he mentions interest in becoming the medical director for the service you work for. He asked you to further explain the responsibilities of a medical director. Which of the following would be an appropriate answer to his question?
  1. Minimal involvement in EMS education programs and refresher courses.
  2. Only responsible for providing on-line medical direction.
  3. Only responsible for providing off-line medical direction.
  4. Development, establishment and monitoring of EMS guidelines for EMS personnel.
Explanation
Answer: D - The medical director is responsible for the clinical patient aspects of the EMS system, including both on-line and off-line medical direction and a significant involvement in educational programs and refresher courses. The medical director's primary responsibility is to develop and establish guidelines for emergency service personnel to function within.
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