Recognition of climate-related risks for prehospital emergency medical service and emergency department in Finland - A Delphi study.

Background: Emergency departments (ED) and prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) will experience new or increasing challenges due to the changing climate. The aims of this study was to add knowledge about these challenges in Finland and to help EMS and ED operators to prepare for the effects of climate change.

Methods: A two-round Delphi study was conducted.