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Residents are being reminded that arriving at hospital by ambulance does not guarantee immediate medical attention.<\/p>

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Public Relations Officer Morvin Fiedtko said patients are assessed and treated based on the severity of their condition, not how they arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While EMS transport may indicate urgency, hospital staff follow standard triage protocols to determine treatment priority.<\/p>

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Fiedtko said some people misuse ambulance services under the mistaken belief that arriving by EMS allows them to bypass triage procedures. <\/p>

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He emphasized that ambulances are intended for genuine emergencies and urged the public to use the service responsibly so resources remain available for life-threatening cases.<\/p>\n

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