Emergency and acute medical care in over 16s

Quality statements

Statement 1 Ambulance services have specialist and advanced paramedic practitioners.

Statement 2 Adults who are admitted with undifferentiated medical emergencies are assessed and initially treated in an acute medical unit.

Statement 3 Adults admitted with a medical emergency have a timely consultant assessment and review.

Statement 4 Adults admitted with a medical emergency have a structured patient handover during transitions of care.