Documentation: A Regulator's Perspective on EMS Professionalism, Accountability, and the Future
This article was originally published by JEMS on December 17, 2025.
EMS documentation is more than paperwork—it is the clinical, legal, and professional record of every patient encounter. This article examines documentation through a regulatory lens, exploring how thorough, accurate charting supports professionalism, accountability, and the future evolution of EMS.