The emergency medical services system consists of trained prehospital personnel who arrive at the scene and perform definitive interventions designed to reduce morbidity and mortality.What is the primary role of the prehospital personnel?
A) Scoop and run to the nearest hospital ED while performing ABCs.
B) Deliver the victim to the hospital before the end of the golden hour.
C) Determine the severity of injury and initiate medical treatment.
D) Identify the most appropriate facility to which to transport the victim.
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