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Old 10-07-2014, 03:09 AM
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It isn't just which is closer. Part of the equation is if the correct specialist is available right then. If he or she is in surgery, for example, your new patient may have to wait. Also how many other patients are already in the Trauma unit. And who has an aircraft available *right now*.