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.
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Understanding the sequelae of traumatic asphyxia, strangulation and positional asphyxia
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
An FDNY EMS crew is under investigation after allegedly hitting an unconscious road rage victim with their ambulance and leaving the scene without providing aid
A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport
An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations
The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor
A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution
EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder
A Baton Rouge paramedic pleaded guilty to falsely posing as a doctor to call in prescriptions, facing up to five years in prison and hefty fines
I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes
The FDNY said it is investigating the alleged posts
An assistant deputy paramedic chief retired and an EMS captain was suspended after an investigation found falsified reports
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
The former Thomaston chief entered an Alford plea in a felony sex crime case involving a 14-year-old girl, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in 2003
The Ford City Ambulance director apologized for a post on a private employee’s page, stating that policies will be reviewed and additional training will be implemented
Additional training can help providers who want to do right by patients involved in hospice and end-of-life care
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
The complaint alleges that Santa Fe paramedics “stated that Mr. Tapia was obviously dead and would not be transported”
A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms
The EMT posted, “Happy ALIVE day to Darren Wilson! #10years #WGY6" about the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
Two officials with Monroe County’s Trauma Star air ambulance service were indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges centered on stolen drugs
New Chapel EMS will no longer provide service to Clark County residents after receiving a notice to vacate firehouses
The Waterford EMS director had been accused of using duct tape to subdue a misbehaving child during a family trip
Two former STAR EMS personnel have been charged with theft of government property after being told they could not take the USPS collection box
A St. Louis firefighter admitted to stealing a wallet and credit card from a patient during a fatal crash
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
Orangeburg County EMS and the sheriff’s office will go to court after a judge ruled earlier that Paul Tarashuk’s death did not fall under qualified immunity
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