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Legal And Ethical
Maryland Paramedic Suspended for Mistaken Death Declaration
A Baltimore City Fire Department paramedic who incorrectly determined a gunshot victim had died will be suspended without pay.
Judge Rules on Definition of Fallen Delaware Responder
The ruling by Judge Jerome O. Herlihy seems to clear the way for a possible conviction.
Georgia County Begins Charging for Patient Refusals
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners approved charging a $75 response fee to patients who refuse ambulance transport.
Former Denver Paramedic Found Guilty of Assault
A former Denver paramedic faces up to 12 years in prison when he is sentenced next month for second-degree assault and false reporting.
Settlement in Chicago Faulty Defibrilator Case
The family of a 49-year-old man who died of a heart attack after a defibrillator on the Chicago Fire engine sent to resuscitate him did not work - because the batteries hadn't been replaced - will receive $3.2 million under a settlement advanced Monday by a City Council committee.
1,800 Florida Hospital Patients Possibly Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis
"Right now, we don't have any victims," Sousa said, adding that exposure alone may not constitute a crime. "In order to be a victim, you have to contract some kind of communicable disease."
Always Open: Study finds no adverse effects from stopping ambulance diversion
Halting ambulance diversion doesn_t impact patient care; video game products make EMS training more fun; legal experts tackle wage averaging; and we explore alternatives to N95s.
Kentucky EMT Charged, Allegedly Murdering Wife with Medications Stolen from Work
"Homicide detectives were able to determine she was actually injected with different medications," Wilkerson said.
Last Word
St. Paul starts an EMS diversity program, a West Virginia county brings its providers into pay parity with neighboring counties, New Mexico holds hospitals liable for their air ambulance selections, and more.
Ohio Man Assaults EMS Crew and Deputy
A few minutes later, an ambulance worker told deputy Kris White that Cedre was out of control and fighting with workers in the back of the ambulance.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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