EMS Providers Being Charged Criminally

from EMS: Erik & Matt Show · host Axene Continuing Education

Criminal charges against EMS providers are becoming more common, and the latest case out of Sioux City has the EMS world on edge. A paramedic is facing manslaughter charges after mistakenly administering a paralytic instead of a sedative—resulting in a tragic patient outcome.Are EMS providers now at legal risk for honest mistakes? What can we learn from this case? And how can EMS professionals protect themselves while providing lifesaving care?

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