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The legal issues topic contains news and information about legal issues affecting EMS personnel, agencies or departments. Find the latest news from personnel misconduct, to disciplinary and harassment cases, to malpractice lawsuits, as well as advice to prevent legal action with EMS training, documentation and management.

How to develop and systematically use a quality review process to improve patient safety
On this episode, our co-hosts discuss legislation that is being introduced that would make the use of ketamine as a means to incapacitate a criminal suspect a crime
Mentoring, coaching and leader development/training programs share the same requirements for success
How to make sure your online activities do not interfere with your job as a paramedic or EMT at your agency
Prevent your ambulance from being stolen and potentially causing harm to the thief or others
A strong social network presence improves community perception, communication with personnel and emergency response
Your life as an EMS provider goes on even when the uniform comes off, and the consequences of poor decisions can forever alter your future
Running a kitchen and making a good meal is in many ways like running a call
Learn why the answer on “when to stage” depends on reasonableness, good faith and proper conduct