Sad that most of the time the ones that call for EMS....have waited to the point that it is urgent and willing to pay the extra cost but do not get the extra care once its left up to the ER.
Well your in Cali.....lol...thats why. Im from Cali and I would have them fly me to Texas to fix a broken finger....lol..just kidding but you will never get a bed there.
I do know one rule in health care and that means life threts first so grab a wheel chair sit in it and tell your buddy to go...