Beyond ‘take it before your shift’: Rethinking stimulant prescribing for EMS
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Traditional stimulant prescribing models optimized for standard work hours are inadequate for emergency medical services personnel who face unpredictable 12-24 hour shifts and exceptionally high rates of ADD/ADHD and sleep disorders. Treatment strategies must be reimagined to align medication peaks with actual clinical workloads rather than simply masking fatigue, thereby enhancing safety for providers, patients, and the community.
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