Legal And Ethical

Credibility Problems Arise as 9/11 Health Trials Begin

Of the more than 9,000 legal claims filed against New York City, about 60 have gotten close scrutiny by the court.

Posted Monday, February 8, 2010

State Health Dept. Says EMT Purchased Drugs Not Used by EMTs

Joseph Tedeschi of 35 Meadowbrook Way, Peace Dale, is not working on rescue duties pending that hearing, said EMS Director T. Keith Richards.

Posted Friday, February 5, 2010

Advanced Resuscitation Cooling Therapeutics and Intensive Care

ARCTIC program dramatically improves cardiac arrest outcomes in Richmond, Va.; DHS pilots multi-band radios; JEMS legal experts explain the legality of charging more to transport obese patients; and more.

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010

Family Sues Ambulance Co. Over Positional Asphyxia Death

A medical examiner ruled that she died because of the position she d been placed in: prone, arms behind her back and strapped onto the gurney.

Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Court dismisses vet's suit against Duluth employer

A federal judge has ruled against a paramedic who claimed he was demoted and harassed when he returned to work after four years of military service.

Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Cold Turkey

In anticipation of Valentine's Day, read how this prosecutor rediscovered his love of paramedicine.

Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Police: Ambulance was Responding Illegally When Crashing into SUV

Police say Joseph Sims Jr. took an ambulance from the Middle Township Ambulance Corps building after the 911 call Tuesday.

Posted Thursday, January 28, 2010

New Mexico Program Decreases Number of Drunken People in ER

New Mexico Program Decreases Number of Drunken People in ER.

Posted Monday, January 25, 2010

Suspension Ends for NYC EMTs in Bagel Shop Incident

That suspension ends Thursday, when the two workers, Jason Green and Melisa Jackson, are to be reinstated.

Posted Thursday, January 21, 2010

Ohio County EMS Chief Accused of Scamming Residents

Set to be arraigned today on fourth- and fifth-degree felony theft charges, Ryan D. Pracht, 31, of 114 Westchester Drive, is also accused of using his position as president of Washington County EMS to illegally collect money, according to investigators.

Posted Monday, January 18, 2010