This paper uses the term [primary health care practitioner] inline with current academic norm. The primary health care practitioner represents the following: Ambulance Paramedic, Intensive Care Paramedic, Paramedic, Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Officer, Advance Life Support Officer, Ambulance Officer and or anyone who practices prehospital emergency care.
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