Emergency_medical_services_in_Finland
Emergency medical services in Finland (staggered primary care system) are service networks designed to assist patients with acute health problems. Patients are first sent to an Emergency Centre, where a thorough assessment is conducted to determine the severity of the patients' illness or disability. Medical treatment is then administered accordingly. After the tests and treatment are carried out by emergency staff, an assessment is made as to whether the patient needs further aid at a hospital. If necessary, the patient is directed to an appropriate emergency care unit.[1]
Medical services are organised under the Six Step Framework of care, which includes:
- The Emergency Response Center
- First response
- Basic level
- Care Level
- Emergency Doctor/Physician
- Emergency Department
The emergency access number for the police, rescue, and fire departments in Finland is 112.[2]