Simulation modelling of emergency medical services

Abstract This paper deals with the problem of application of simulation modelling in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. Approaches to modelling of EMS are discussed and a review of EMS simulation models is presented. A simple simulation model of a rural EMS system in Poland is described. Some results of the initial application of the model are presented. Possibilities of simulation modelling for solving EMS managerial and planning problems are briefly analysed.