While doing my ride along, went for a patient not feeling well. While doing a 12 lead, I was asking about PMH and the lady reported Parkinsons, it wasnt about 20 seconds later I told the lady she needs to stop shaking so we can get a good ekg.
I got the worst look from my preceptors, and then...
Unforunately if you have the belief someone is a "drug seeker" you may not do whats best for the PATIENT. Do a good assessment, and treat your patient.
I am a Massachusetts Paramedic and as you may know massachusetts recently adopted the NREMT. I plan on obtained my NREMTP soon but at this time I am completing my education requirements for recertification. The NCCR system is new to me, what is considered National, Local and Individual...