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This thread is for a casual discussion amongst athiests in EMS, and whether/how this affects your views on your profession. I thought of this after being told by multiple folks with years in the field that "if you are not religious now, you will be or you will fail" under the assumption that no one that did not believive in God could stand the stress and perhaps feelings of powerlessness (as in when a pt is going to die no matter what you or the hospital can do).
I also find it intersting to deal with the many religious pts I encounter, who have asked me to pray with or for them, or whether I am religious. I of course do not enter into a discussion of my feelings on this, but try to be supportive and non committal as in
" I was raised catholic, how about you"
or
"We will do everything I can, we are going to be at the hospital soon etc..."
I also wonder whether you have ever felt friction with partners or members of EMS about this issue. I've found most people to be fairly respectful of it, if a little condescending at times. It's more often my sexuality or left wing views that get me into trouble!
Lastly, I know none of this effects pt care, but despite that these types of issues come up especially when you work closely with people, or form close bonds like in a medic class.
I also find it intersting to deal with the many religious pts I encounter, who have asked me to pray with or for them, or whether I am religious. I of course do not enter into a discussion of my feelings on this, but try to be supportive and non committal as in
" I was raised catholic, how about you"
or
"We will do everything I can, we are going to be at the hospital soon etc..."
I also wonder whether you have ever felt friction with partners or members of EMS about this issue. I've found most people to be fairly respectful of it, if a little condescending at times. It's more often my sexuality or left wing views that get me into trouble!
Lastly, I know none of this effects pt care, but despite that these types of issues come up especially when you work closely with people, or form close bonds like in a medic class.