Bryan Bledsoe

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We Have Met the Enemy & He Is Us!

Lately, I have noticed three issues that illustrate how we are our own worst enemy. These three issues affect everybody who is or has been a part of the EMS community in the United States.

Posted Thursday, November 1, 2007

We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!

In the overall scheme of things, that there's nothing wrong with merit badge courses, per se. What I do have a problem with is making such courses a requirement.

Posted Friday, June 15, 2007

Bledsoe's EMS Scope of Practice Model

The new EMS Scope of Practice document is an interesting and somewhat controversial plan for the future of EMS in the United States.

Posted Thursday, June 14, 2007

Sometimes It's Best to Remain Quiet

Never order a test or perform a procedure unless you're willing to act on the results.

Posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Well-Meaning Folks are Hurting EMS

EMS, for many decades now, has struggled to be recognized as a bona fide health-care profession.

Posted Wednesday, June 13, 2007


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