Former patient

[CanadianMapleLeaf]

First, I must be upfront and admit I am not a paramedic, EMS, etc. I'm basically here wondering would it be possible, for someone who once was in need of medical assistance, would it be possible to find out who the EMS/paramedics were from the night I needed help?

Experienced seizures for first time in my life last Christmas, and had to be transferred from the local hospital in Stony Plain to Royal Alexandria in Edmonton.

Always wanted to thank the ladies from that night. If there's any way of finding out this information, I'd be very grateful. Thank you

 

[daedalus]

First, I must be upfront and admit I am not a paramedic, EMS, etc. I'm basically here wondering would it be possible, for someone who once was in need of medical assistance, would it be possible to find out who the EMS/paramedics were from the night I needed help?

Experienced seizures for first time in my life last Christmas, and had to be transferred from the local hospital in Stony Plain to Royal Alexandria in Edmonton.

Always wanted to thank the ladies from that night. If there's any way of finding out this information, I'd be very grateful. Thank you

Find out who does EMS in your community (sometimes a fire department, sometimes a private agency, and sometimes a third city service) and drive down to their headquarters, and ask for a copy of your run report. It should have the names of the EMTs and Paramedics that attended to you. If not, you can always write a letter addressed to "the paramedics who responded to my call" and list your name and the date of the call for service, and management should be able to forward that letter to the responding paramedics after they look up who responded that day.

 

[CanadianMapleLeaf]

Thank you very much!!

 

[bunkie]

I've often wondered how to do something similar but it was so long ago, I'm not even sure I have the dates right. It's great that you want to find them and thank them. I'm sure they will be touched by your effort. I hope your medical issues are resolved/under treatment. Best of luck to you!

 

[Tincanfireman]

While I don't doubt your sincerity, don't be surprised if the service is hesitant about releasing the names. I was recently involved in a situation where a former patient wanted to send me a thank-you note, but insisted on getting my home address. He called the service several times until finally reaching me on a duty day. He stated that he "didn't want his appreciation to be lost in the shuffle". I finally agreed to give him my home address, then provided the address of the service (which is extremely good about forwarding mail to the correct in-box). Never heard from him again, so I wonder if his motivation was on the up and up or if he was sketchy. (The call was routine, following an MVC; LSB, INT, O2, and a bandaged knee). I think daedalus' approach might be best, a generic letter, forwarded through the admin office. Hope all is well with you.

 

[fortsmithman]

First, I must be upfront and admit I am not a paramedic, EMS, etc. I'm basically here wondering would it be possible, for someone who once was in need of medical assistance, would it be possible to find out who the EMS/paramedics were from the night I needed help?

Experienced seizures for first time in my life last Christmas, and had to be transferred from the local hospital in Stony Plain to Royal Alexandria in Edmonton.

Always wanted to thank the ladies from that night. If there's any way of finding out this information, I'd be very grateful. Thank you

AHS delivers EMS in the province of Alberta. Zone Edmonton - west here is thier web address. http://www.pklndambulance.com/
The site also has a page listing all EMTs and Paramedics with first name only and their pictures.