Driving thru a supposed blizzard got me to thinking. Others were told to stay home and off the roads. There I was tooling along because I had to work. Why did I have to work?
Well as a paramedic in emergency medical services I suppose along with police, fire, utility crews, snow plows etc. we are considered essential. Theoretically the golden arches can close but we can't.
Later I took a call for a person who had fallen in the snow. Knee pain was the chief complaint. The fall and pain were bad enough she met us on her feet outside her house.
Was it essential she go to the ER? Not likely. Probably more essential she went inside and 'RICE'd it.
More evidence that folks don't always know how to use EMS.
So, I thought would it make a difference if EMS became Essential medical services. That is in the midst of a blizzard if it is essential you need medical services call us. If it is not don't.....
Think such a change would make an impact?
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