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When should EMS professionals report abuse?

Our cohosts discuss a recent event involving a paramedic allegedly choking a patient, and how and when to speak up in that situation

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In this Inside EMS Podcast episode, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a recent news story involving a paramedic who allegedly choked and broke the arm of a patient he was treating, and resulted in the termination of a police officer who was at the scene and failed to report the incident. When should first responders come forward about potential abuse by either their partners or a fellow industry professional? Join the discussion.

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