Trauma centers are classified into four levels based on their capabilities. Level I centers can provide total care for all aspects of injury. Level II centers can provide definitive care for all patients. Level III centers can assess, resuscitate, and stabilize patients before transfer. Level IV centers provide stabilization and diagnostic services before transferring patients to higher levels of care. Hospitals that pay for on-call coverage of specialties like neurosurgery recognize the limited availability of experts and the demand for their services.

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8. Level I - is capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from
prevention through rehabilitation
Level II - is able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients
Level III - has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment,
resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and
emergency operations
Level IV - provides advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to transfer of
patients to a higher level trauma center. It provides evaluation, stabilization,
and diagnostic capabilities

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14. A hospital would just assume
pay NO call coverage and defer
all RISK, RESPONSIBILTY, and
FINANCIAL BURDEN to you
Hence, if a hospital is willing to
pay anything for CMF call
coverage, this serves as proof
of DEMAND with LIMITED
SUPPLY of expert services

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