A review of current events demonstrates a trend towards the criminalization of medicine in all areas, and EMS is not immune from this change. Recent high-profile cases have resulted in charges towards healthcare and EMS providers for activities that have never...
One of the most common occurrences in EMS is a patient refusal, but the process and risks are very poorly understood. While there may be less risk involved than previously thought, EMS providers often have a poor understanding of exactly how to obtain a valid refusal....
As we collectively recover from the COVID pandemic, our concepts of risk management must be reassessed. Not only have we changed our tolerance for risk in EMS, but the issues that are have historically focused on may not be the best use of our time and resources. This...
