Fairer emergency care for injured children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how to make emergency care fairer for injured children in Washington, D.C. It uses special report cards to help reduce differences in care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be under 18 years old.
- You were seen by the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DC FEMS).
- Your emergency visit was for an injury or related problem.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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