Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher?
A) Prioritizing calls that come in
B) Providing medical direction to the responding units
C) Coordinating with other public safety agencies
D) Providing emergency instructions to the caller

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Providing medical direction to the responding units is not a responsibility of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher. This responsibility falls to a physician or the medical control officer overseeing the EMS system. Prioritizing calls, coordinating with other public safety agencies, and providing emergency instructions to the caller are all responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Responsibility of the Emergency