A 29-year-old member asked:
how would i know if my dad needs an ambulance from his center to the hospital?
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Dr. Bonnie Bockanswered
Infectious Disease 47 years experience
Ask nurse or doctor: Details of the illness must be evaluated by health care proviser to make a deceison whether an ambulance is needed. No details were provided about his illness. 911 is for lifethreatenng illnesses that require transfer to an emergency room, .
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