Using genetic algorithms to optimise current and future health planning - the example of ambulance locations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ambulance response time is a crucial factor in patient survival. The number of emergency cases (EMS cases) requiring an ambulance is increasing due to changes in population demographics. This is decreasing ambulance response times to...

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Main Authors: Suzuki Hiroshi, Comber Alexis J, Sasaki Satoshi, Brunsdon Chris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/9/1/4