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May 6, 2008 Volume 69 |
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Doctor's group decides who to leave untreated in a disaster |
Myanmar cyclone death toll rises 
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Doctors know some patients needing lifesaving care won't get it in a flu pandemic or other disaster. The gut-wrenching dilemma will be deciding who to let die.Now, an influential group of physicians has drafted a grimly specific list of recommendations for which patients wouldn't be treated. They include the very elderly, seriously hurt trauma victims and severely burned patients ... Full Story Related Resources: EXCLUSIVE: Basic Strategies to Help Manage an MCI
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| Customer Service, One Event at a Time: Part 1 | |
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By Steve Athey, EMS1.com Columnist |
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As I stood there mentally kicking myself for missing the garbage truck, the strangest thing happened. The BFI garbage truck stopped, turned around, and returned to my house just to pick up my garbage. The driver had apparently seen me standing in my driveway and understood my dilemma. Does the solid waste company that my city council chose for me provide better customer service than the mega-healthcare company which operates in a retail competitive market? It did on that day ... Full Column |
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From billing errors to incomplete patient documentation to botched employee scheduling, there are numerous problems that can be avoided by using the right tool for the job. Check out the Software product section at EMS1 for the latest news and information from the industry's top manufacturers. Visit the Software product section Products in the News: Tenn. county touts state-of-art 911 mapping system Dallas first responders frustrated with automated dispatch system |
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Press Release: Fire Departments Nationwide Deploy Mobile Technology from Panasonic and ZOLL Data Systems for Efficient Inspections [Panasonic Computer Solutions Company] Fla. EMT sues 911 caller over injury claims [Mount Dora, Fla.] Study: Playground injuries more severe than vehicle accidents [Cincinnati] Related Article: Study: More kids die on ATVs than bikesParamedics help save fellow runner's life during Ohio race [Cincinnati] Ambulance rolls, injures Neb. paramedic [Omaha, Neb.]
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| "Private Paramedics and FF/Paramedics go through the same medical training, work in similar areas, use similar equipment. A good medic is a good medic. The same can be said for a bad medic. It doesn't matter if they're wearing bunkers, cargo pants, bike short, or a bathing suit. It's at street level where respect is earned and maintained." — medic_coz |
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| Posted in response to: What steps need to be taken for paramedics to have equal status in the firehouse?
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