Disabil Health J
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Patient at Risk (PAR) is an online database using an emergency information form (EIF) that parents of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) complete to store their child's medical information. Emergency medical service (EMS) providers can then access PAR during medical emergencies or for pre-planning. PAR was active for over 10 years but use by patients and EMS was limited. ⋯ Despite technological and logistical barriers, EMS providers want online EIF databases for pre-planning and utilization during ambulance runs so they can practice more informed and focused care, especially for vulnerable and medically challenging CSHCN.