The practice of notifying a receiving hospital of an ambulance's impending arrival began in the:
A) 1960s.
B) 1970s.
C) 1980s.
D) 1990s.

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The practice of notifying a receiving hospital of an ambulance's impending arrival began in the 1970s with the establishment of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Prior to this, ambulance services were not standardized and patients were often taken to the closest hospital without any prior notification. The EMS system helped to improve communication and coordination between ambulance services and hospitals, leading to better patient outcomes.

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