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I was reading a blog like I usually do and I'm really angry at what the new government plans are for ambulances:
http://randomreality.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/3/22
Basically, they wan't to change how ambulances are manned. They currently have either 2 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) or an EMT and a Paramedic. A paramedic can administer a few more drugs than an EMT, but both are fully trained in lifesaving treatment. Now, they want to have only one EMT or Paramedic and have the other person only as a 'driver'.
This change could really put people at risk. The worst thing is that this has really gone under the radar for the media and unions. Any thoughts?
Burnsy
http://randomreality.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/3/22
Basically, they wan't to change how ambulances are manned. They currently have either 2 EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) or an EMT and a Paramedic. A paramedic can administer a few more drugs than an EMT, but both are fully trained in lifesaving treatment. Now, they want to have only one EMT or Paramedic and have the other person only as a 'driver'.
This change could really put people at risk. The worst thing is that this has really gone under the radar for the media and unions. Any thoughts?
Burnsy