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There are many benefits of French language communication between a Francophone patient and emergency services:

• • Better communication shortens the length of the call, which reduces delays;
  • The information shared with the paramedics is more precise;
  • The patient’s needs are more precise, which allows the team of paramedics to be well prepared and to provide appropriate and timely care;
  • The hospital can be better prepared to receive the patient.