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Old 06-13-2012, 02:04 PM   #1
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Paramedic who deflated tyre on ambulance struck off

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-18429234

Should have kept her mouth shut...


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Old 06-17-2012, 03:20 PM   #2
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I've thought about doing similar, especially when getting toned out on those 3am non-emergent psych runs; I think anyone who has been doing this for any significant amount of time can say they've considered trying to find ways to get out of a job.

Would I act on those thoughts? Probably not. Never have. But I think this is just a symptom of the bigger issue: Burnout.
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Old 06-17-2012, 04:13 PM   #3
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"She resigned before the investigation was completed."

Yeah. Something tells me that it probably wasn't her choice.

I agree with adamjh. It's similar to dreaming of, say, punching your boss in the face. Fun to think about, but few would do it. Those that do deserve punishment.
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Old 06-18-2012, 12:18 PM   #4
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After learning what a couple of runs are; I have told my partner/driving to drive into a brick wall. So far they haven't done that
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I agree with adam w probably have all thought of doing something like emptying out my main O2 tank to get sent back to the station instead of a late call. Haven't done it, but definitely thought about it.
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