Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)?
A. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
B. a team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients
C. a system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
Answer: A. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
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