Aidey
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I know this is kind of similar to some other threads that have been around, but I wanted to start a fresh discussion.
How do you guys feel about transporting psych patients, drug users, alcohol abusers etc? What about people who insist they need an ambulance, when you absolutely think they dont?
I've noticed a prevailing attitude with people that feel these calls are a waste of time, resources and money. I've worked with several medics who have openly told drunk patients this, or mocked them, or whatever.
My FTO and his partner actually told me I needed to get more jaded, because unless I was jaded I would never have the confidence to be a good medic (I'm not sure they understand what jaded actually means but anyway).
Do you guys see a problem with being "nice" to the aforementioned types of patients. I might not necessarily be their best friend, but I've never felt the need to say "Oh, so we are transporting you because you can't hold your liquor" to a patient either.
How do you guys feel about transporting psych patients, drug users, alcohol abusers etc? What about people who insist they need an ambulance, when you absolutely think they dont?
I've noticed a prevailing attitude with people that feel these calls are a waste of time, resources and money. I've worked with several medics who have openly told drunk patients this, or mocked them, or whatever.
My FTO and his partner actually told me I needed to get more jaded, because unless I was jaded I would never have the confidence to be a good medic (I'm not sure they understand what jaded actually means but anyway).
Do you guys see a problem with being "nice" to the aforementioned types of patients. I might not necessarily be their best friend, but I've never felt the need to say "Oh, so we are transporting you because you can't hold your liquor" to a patient either.