A patient is defined as any person who meets ANY of the following criteria:

 

• Receives basic or advanced medical/trauma treatment
• Is physically examined
• Has visible signs of injury or illness or has a medical complaint
• Requires EMS assistance to change locations and/or position
• Identified by anyone as a possible patient because of some known, or reasonably suspected illness or injury
• Has a personal medical device evaluated or manipulated by EMS
• Requests EMS assistance with the administration of personal medications or treatment.