Ethics

Ethics are the moral principles that govern EMS providers' behavior in service to their profession, organization and community.

The EMT Code of Ethics, written by Charles B. Gillespie, M.D., and adopted by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, spells out the pledges for ethical behavior as an EMS practitioner, including, in part, "To provide services based on human need, with compassion and respect for human dignity, unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, color, or status; to not judge the merits of the patient’s request for service, nor allow the patient’s socioeconomic status to influence our demeanor or the care that we provide."

This code of ethics governs EMS providers' actions in regards to patient privacy, professional competence and education, and social media use.

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.

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Mich. woman wrongly declared dead in August dies
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According to her family's attorney, Timesha Beauchamp, 20, died in the hospital due to brain damage suffered in the August incident
The psychology behind provider vaccination
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Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
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I’m an EMT, I can help: Getting involved when off-duty
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Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
SC officials: EMT failed to take ethics class after allegedly posting photo of dead patient
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The former Greenwood County EMT had his certification suspended for an additional two years in connection with the alleged 2018 photo incident
Survey: EMS respondents less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine than the general public
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3 takeaways from our recent survey on EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
Video: Va. firefighter charged with assaulting patient in ambulance
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Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged and is on administrative leave after a police body-worn camera captured an altercation with the patient
Will you be vaccinated for COVID-19?
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Share your thoughts on frontline providers' ethical obligation to be vaccinated for COVID-19
NY emergency response group draws ire with Facebook post about naloxone
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The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit's post was criticized by both the public and town officials
Ga. fire chief responds to discrimination allegations from former EMS chief
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Augusta Fire Chief Chris James released a written statement denying that he mistreated former EMS Chief James Kelly over his gay "lifestyle"
Mich. EMS providers in case of 'dead' woman found alive file lawsuit
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The Southfield Fire Department paramedics and EMTs are suing to keep their licenses from being suspended after the incident
Former Ga. EMS chief accuses fire chief of discrimination
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The former EMS chief alleges he was subjected to hostility and mistreatment because is gay
NM EMT wins $150K suit alleging discrimination, retaliation
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The suit against Presbyterian Healthcare Services alleged an African American EMT was subjected to racial harassment by a white coworker
State: Mich. FF-medic misled doctor about 'dead' woman
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State regulators' account in the case of a woman who was found alive at a funeral home differs from what Southfield's fire chief said in a news conference last week
Del. FF charged with hate crime for message to medic
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Authorities allege the white firefighter sent a threatening meme referring to Black Lives Matter to a Black paramedic
Scientific advisory committee: First responders should get 1st phase of COVID-19 vaccine
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The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
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