Many models of emergency health care systems have been created, aided by the openness of the system to inspection, and the ready availability of data and research assistants. Simulation has been particularly popular due to the complex nature of models and I/0, the interest in the tails of response time distributions, and the probabilistic nature of performance criteria.In Vancouver, Canada, a number of simulation models have been created and results have been implemented. Current interest lies in multi-level ambulance models due to the relative scarcity of paramedic ambulances. Research in emergency health care systems is likely to continue
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