Ambulance service recognition of health inequalities and activities for reduction: An evidence and gap map of the published literature

Emergency medical services (EMS) are often patients' first point of contact for urgent and emergency care needs. Patients are triaged over the phone and may receive an ambulance response, with potential conveyance to the hospital. A recent scoping review suggested disparities in EMS patient care in the United States. However, it is unknown how health inequalities impact EMS care in other developed countries and how inequalities are being addressed.