Ethics
The ethics topic contains news, strategies and expert-written articles for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMS leaders on the importance of understanding ethics, acting ethically as a caregiver, ethical decision making as a field provider or leader, the consequences of unethical decisions and actions, and how to lead ethically.
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
Share your thoughts on frontline providers鈥� ethical obligation to be vaccinated for COVID-19
Jamie Kennel and Scott Orr discuss a study that revealed disparate treatment of patients based on race
The parents of Paul Tarashuk, who was fatally hit by a car after being left at a gas station by police, want the federal government to investigate possible ADA violations
A protester claimed the paramedics used the ambulance鈥檚 loudspeaker to yell at fast food workers while they protested for better wages
The EMT at Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico was told to take down a thin red line flag, thin blue line flag and half-U.S., half-Confederate flag that were on his vehicle
The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial doctrine
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
The National Association of State EMS Officials announced its commitment to eliminate racism and promote racial equality
A SeniorCare EMS member is recorded vocally supporting protestors during a march in Brooklyn
Robert Lukens was terminated from Mobile Life Support Services after using the N-word while referring to looters
When you become an EMS provider, you agree to act and serve to the best of your abilities to meet the expectations of your community and uphold an ethical code
According to testimony, William Michael Fields Jr., 37, a former constable and firefighter, made five illegal videos at an emergency medical training facility
Brewster Ambulance Service CEO Mark Brewster said the agency does not support violence and values safety after being notified of an employee鈥檚 Facebook post
Reflecting on why other officers didn鈥檛 speak up during George Floyd鈥檚 detainment
An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
Understanding the sequelae of traumatic asphyxia, strangulation and positional asphyxia
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
EMT Nelson Kudilil, 21, was one of a volunteer crew that helped sweep debris after protests and riots in Oakland
What we can learn about EMS responsibility to intervene from the death of George Floyd
A woman who identified herself as a Minneapolis firefighter told officers to check Floyd鈥檚 vital signs
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
The Suwannee County Fire Rescue paramedic has been charged with controlled substance possession and grand theft
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 accused Cypress Creek EMS of having an on-site mechanic repair members鈥� personal vehicles
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
A proposed bill would impose a penalty of up to a year in jail and $5,000 in fines for first responders who take unauthorized photos of crime or accident victims
The commission, which normally has a 鈥渮ero tolerance鈥� policy on gifts for public officials, will allow some exceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The proposal would shield EMS providers, healthcare workers and hospitals from civil lawsuits as they make difficult decisions during the pandemic
Learn how to train EMS providers in the four pillars of medical ethics, how to make difficult decisions in EMS and what ethics is not
Operating in the public eye under conditions that may require evacuation or assisting colleagues at a moment鈥檚 notice means responders must be ready 24/7
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