Ethics
The ethics topic contains news, strategies and expert-written articles for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMS leaders on the importance of understanding ethics, acting ethically as a caregiver, ethical decision making as a field provider or leader, the consequences of unethical decisions and actions, and how to lead ethically.
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
Ensuring equitable treatment for all communities begins with understanding how unintentional racism can produce racist outcomes in EMS
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters and paramedics may witness inappropriate behavior in the field that necessitates intervention
A group of EMS advocates are working to enact a passage of reforms called 鈥淩escue EMS鈥� that would make EMS an 鈥渆ssential鈥� service under the law
The man will serve two years for sexually assaulting two patients while working for AMR
Paramedic Bambi Dame was determined unfit for duty after Northwestern Medical Center staff reported signs of impairment
The investigation reported that the firefighters violated multiple rules, including failing to follow a memo about refusal of treatment and transport
The two got into an argument over how to handle an unconscious patient
The Rialto firefighters maintained they were strictly adhering to COVID protocols in the 2021 incident
Tampa Firefighter Andrew Dixon was at the center of allegations of racism in the department last year
Centerton Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Brown stated he administered the drug to a patient after the fire chief noticed a 10 mg vial was missing
Colorado Springs Paramedic Nicholas Fisher tackled Dizmang and placed him in a headlock
Devvan Farina allegedly broke into the homes of patients he knew had been transported to a hospital
The medical director for the Middletown Division of Fire stated the paramedics 鈥渂reached the standard of care and the breach caused鈥� the death
EMS personnel reportedly called Rochester police to have the man removed after he assaulted a crewmember
Former Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Samrat Mukherjee was indicted for claiming to be a licensed medical doctor
Springfield EMT Peggy Finley had a $60K bond refunded due to recent legislation
Authorities received a tip that two Banner Wyoming Medical Center employees bragged about stealing mementos during the Alcova Marina fire
Area Ambulance paramedic Stefany Glassmeyer completed a hospital errand first before responding to the call
Luis Carrillo Jr. faces up to four years in prison after being caught taking an investigator鈥檚 wallet while inside an ambulance
Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell鈥檚 office announced a settlement between MedStar Ambulance, Inc. and MassHealth
Falck paramedic Nicholas Adam Conniry is being held without bail and faces 7 years in prison
A second lawsuit in San Mateo County has led to additional allegations of sexual assault and a culture of drug and alcohol use
Springfield EMT Peggy Finley faces murder charges related to 鈥渃ompressional and positional asphyxia鈥� of a patient
Firefighter Sylus McKenzie was arraigned on two counts of grand larceny, identity theft, criminal impersonation and official misconduct
A Muncie fire captain engaged recruits in scheme to text test questions and answers for the National Registry EMT exam
鈥淚 am not willing to give our health for him,鈥� Sacramento Firefighter Timothy John Keyes wrote on Facebook, according to a disciplinary letter
The NREMT and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are investigating Muncie Fire Department staffers
American Medical Response has placed the DeKalb County medic on administrative leave
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
"[The city] had an overriding interest in preserving the public鈥檚 trust in Cleveland EMS鈥檚 capacity to serve the public,鈥� Appeals Judge Chad Readler wrote
EMS providers and leaders have a 鈥渄uty to act鈥� to ensure patients are treated with dignity and compassion
EMS providers and leaders have a 鈥渄uty to act鈥� to ensure patients are treated with dignity and compassion
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