Wednesday, February 20, 2008

How Would You Feel?

How would you feel if you were dispatched to house to help someone who had a health condition that would not require emergency care if they managed their condition? So.....the family called 911.

What do you think? Is this an emergency on our part because the pt didn't manage their condition? Is it worth being pulled away from your family, interrupting family meal times or delaying other personal plans because someone chooses to ignore their health problems?

Don't get me wrong - I'm always polite and professional in person, but it is frustrating to be a volunteer and have something like this get you out of bed or keep you from your family.

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