A responsive but confused construction worker has fallen 10 feet from scaffolding, landing on his head and left shoulder. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. Coworkers state that he was unresponsive for a period of 2 minutes following the fall and is on medications for depression and heart problems. Based on this information, the EMT should classify him as what kind of patient?
A) Trauma
B) Trauma and behavioral
C) Medical and trauma
D) Medical, trauma, and behavioral
A
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In a shared-risk MCP package, the provider receives:
a. an eligibility list. b. a service fee list. c. a coverage list. d. a capitation list.
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