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I am well aware this question I am about to ask is inmature in a lot of ways but I would really love to get other peoples personal feelings on this situation. I know that when it came down to it I would do what is expected of me and get over it.

My question is, say you are on a call you get to the scean and you see your worst enemy sitting here requesting medical help, lets say it's an asthma attack.

How would you handle the situation? Would you treat them just like anyone else? Think of the person you dislike most in this world to answer this question, if you even wanna answer the question.

Thanks
 
Well... it depends on if you woke up that morning an EMT or a 14-year old...
Sorry, but you're there to do a job regardless of who calls.
 
A patient is a patient. Be a professional and do your job.
 
ems.amber911 said:
Well... it depends on if you woke up that morning an EMT or a 14-year old...
Sorry, but you're there to do a job regardless of who calls.
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Don't forget I am asking what would YOU do, no need to sit there and make unneeded comments. I already said in my post that I would get over it and do my job I was asking if someone else would act a certain way, maybe I should of asked how it would make you feel as opposed to how you would react. I understand we all must be nothing but perfessionals in this line of work.
 
Blessed187 said:
Don't forget I am asking what would YOU do, no need to sit there and make unneeded comments. I already said in my post that I would get over it and do my job I was asking if someone else would act a certain way, maybe I should of asked how it would make you feel as opposed to how you would react. I understand we all must be nothing but perfessionals in this line of work.
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Okay... let's go with that. How would it make me feel?
I think you have to be neutral. Period.
I live in Hickheaven, one of those places where everybody literally knows everybody. I wouldn't call anyone my enemy, but I've had people I've been less than pleased with prior to transporting them. In my rig, a patient's a patient.
 
ems.amber911 said:
Okay... let's go with that. How would it make me feel?
I think you have to be neutral. Period.
I live in Hickheaven, one of those places where everybody literally knows everybody. I wouldn't call anyone my enemy, but I've had people I've been less than pleased with prior to transporting them. In my rig, a patient's a patient.
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Where in IN do you live? I spent a summer in Keens, IL about 50 miles outside of Mt.Vernon. WOW! I grew up in a town called Cave Junction, OR. When I lived there the population was no more then 2,500, I understand what your saying.

I'm just trying to find out other peoples feelings on certain situations, there a lot of what if's in this line work. I'm looking forward to going through my own experiences with people,places and things.
 
Do your job ... and go get Brown an awful awful stat!
 
MrBrown said:
Do your job ... and go get Brown an awful awful stat!
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" I know that when it came down to it I would do what is expected of me and get over it."

Did you happen to miss that part of my post? :rolleyes:
 
Ez-io
 
Blessed187 said:
Where in IN do you live? I spent a summer in Keens, IL about 50 miles outside of Mt.Vernon. WOW! I grew up in a town called Cave Junction, OR. When I lived there the population was no more then 2,500, I understand what your saying.

I'm just trying to find out other peoples feelings on certain situations, there a lot of what if's in this line work. I'm looking forward to going through my own experiences with people,places and things.
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Northern IN, a 99.7% white retirement community dead-center between Indy and Chicago. (Aside from the fact that I'm in college right now and live 4 hours south of home in Bloomington)

Sorry, but I think that question annoys a lot of people because it's obvious that everyone would (should) just do their job. Anything else is immature and out of line. And it's not that big a deal to begin with.
 
I remember this thing I once read. Something about do unto others. In this case, any amount of hesitation on your part means you're your own worst enemy. NOW, how would you handle it?
 
ems.amber911 said:
Northern IN, a 99.7% white retirement community dead-center between Indy and Chicago. (Aside from the fact that I'm in college right now and live 4 hours south of home in Bloomington)

Sorry, but I think that question annoys a lot of people because it's obvious that everyone would (should) just do their job. Anything else is immature and out of line. And it's not that big a deal to begin with.
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Thank you that's all I simply wanted to know is your own personal feelings on the matter. I wouldn't take it as a big deal either. Maybe someone would have to actually be in this situation and then comment on how it made them feel, no need to know how they acted I assume. I get what your saying, don't think that I don't. It was just a general question.
 
firetender said:
I remember this thing I once read. Something about do unto others. In this case, any amount of hesitation on your part means you're your own worst enemy. NOW, how would you handle it?
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If you read my first post you will have the answer to your question. And again and again.
 
Blessed187 said:
Thank you that's all I simply wanted to know is your own personal feelings on the matter. I wouldn't take it as a big deal either. Maybe someone would have to actually be in this situation and then comment on how it made them feel, no need to know how they acted I assume. I get what your saying, don't think that I don't. It was just a general question.
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Since you ask it this way, I find that it breaks down the dislike or ill feelings between me and the person. I'm forced to treat them the way I want to be treated, and it forces me to address those feelings. I almost always walk away with less dislike and more compassion.

Or they walk away with an EZ-IO. ;)
 
Blessed187 said:
" I know that when it came down to it I would do what is expected of me and get over it."
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Well then its kind of asked and answered then isn't it.

No one here is going to say, "oh yeah dat guy in highschool that like totally stole my chem textbook, hes all up on my strecha and junk. Lets mess with his s**t". So I'm not entirely sure what you expect people to say.

Of course we all try to give everyone equitable treatment (if they don't, most people probably aren't going to admit it here). Whether or not that actually happens is a different matter. Subtle prejudice, fatigue and stress all contribute to patients getting less than optimum care.

I'd like to think that they'd cover stress management in your course, but I might be being a bit hopeful there.
 
Well lets see... If it were my ex-wife I might accidentally give a large dose of Zelnorm maybe...:) Just kidding.
 
Melclin said:
Well then its kind of asked and answered then isn't it.

No one here is going to say, "oh yeah dat guy in highschool that like totally stole my chem textbook, hes all up on my strecha and junk. Lets mess with his s**t". So I'm not entirely sure what you expect people to say.

Of course we all try to give everyone equitable treatment (if they don't, most people probably aren't going to admit it here). Whether or not that actually happens is a different matter. Subtle prejudice, fatigue and stress all contribute to patients getting less than optimum care.

I'd like to think that they'd cover stress management in your course, but I might be being a bit hopeful there.
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Even if they don't offer thoes skills have no fear, I am a level headed adult who would never hurt someone intentionally. However I am 39 weeks pregnant as of tomorrow so I may be a crazy beiotch all in all. lol.

You bring up a good point for some reasons as to why patients may get less then great care. This question just falls in the subtle prejudice box.

Would my question have been anyless inmature in your eyes had I asked about a sex offender rather then someone you very much dislike? Doctors,Police,attorneys,jury members,US, all of us deal with this situation at one point in our life do we not? A patient is a patient. Were all human when it comes down to it.

Thanks for your input as well.
 
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Sandog said:
Well lets see... If it were my ex-wife I might accidentally give a large dose of Zelnorm maybe...:) Just kidding.
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LOL, this is the internet man! JK
 
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