"Community Paramedics Helping those on the fringes"

[mariomike]

CTV National News:
"A shortage of doctors in Canada is causing a growing concern that some patients may end up falling through the cracks. A new program hopes to ensure they don't, turning paramedics into front line medical providers.":
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20110110/community-paramedics-110110/

"The program has helped cut repeat 911 calls by up to 80 per cent,..."

 

[PMedMoe]

One thing I found when working on the ambulance in downtown TO, is that people don't seem to understand what an emergency actually is.  Same with several who came to the ER at Humber.

 

[mariomike]

One thing I found when working on the ambulance in downtown TO, is that people don't seem to understand what an emergency actually is. 

I found the same thing. They seemed to have a knack for calling five minutes before end-of-shift. 
"All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.":
"Paramedic vs Non-Patient Patient":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JO7I-rfMAA&feature=related

 

[Bass ackwards]

An oft-heard phrase on the 9-1-1 line:

Well it's an emergency to me!

(as a side note, on calls to police: after a few years on the job, no amount of yelling, screaming, banging, crying or any other jungle noises would make me go from bored to 'red alert' faster than hearing an elderly voice begin the conversation by saying: "I realy hate to bother you, but...") 

 

[medicineman]

I found the same thing. They seemed to have a knack for calling five minutes before end-of-shift. 
"All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.":
"Paramedic vs Non-Patient Patient":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JO7I-rfMAA&feature=related

:rofl:  I can't really say anything more about that flick...

MM

 

[mariomike]

:rofl:  I can't really say anything more about that flick...

MM

Those 'toons are funny because they are true!  I selected that one because it was relatively P.C.
But, the others are just as funny.

 

[medicineman]

Those 'toons are funny because they are true!  I selected that one because it was relatively P.C.
But, the others are just as funny.

There is nothing pc about dealing with people like that - you have to be blunt.

MM

 

[mariomike]

Updating, rather than start a new thread.

June 8, 2023

Canadians Are Ready for Paramedics to Do More in Healthcare: Abacus Data Poll - Abacus Data | Research + Insight

On behalf of the Paramedic Association of Canada, Abacus Data conducted an extensive online nationwide survey of Canadians’ views of healthcare and the role of paramedics. The sample size was 3,150 adult Canadians and the survey was conducted from April 24 to 28, 2023. The full report can also...

abacusdata.ca

Paramedic reponse times,

When it comes to response times of paramedics, 36% believe it is a major problem, a 15-point increase since 2021 and a 23-point increase since 2012. Back in 2012, only 13% of Canadians considered paramedic response times are a major problem.

Paramedics are as trusted as doctors or nurses to make on-the-spot medical decisions.

Respect for different professions

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[Colin Parkinson]

An oft-heard phrase on the 9-1-1 line:

Well it's an emergency to me!

(as a side note, on calls to police: after a few years on the job, no amount of yelling, screaming, banging, crying or any other jungle noises would make me go from bored to 'red alert' faster than hearing an elderly voice begin the conversation by saying: "I realy hate to bother you, but...")

A lot of people ended up going to emergency so they get the tests they needed instead of waiting 6 months for their specialist referral. When your healthcare system operates at the same speed as a Soviet Union plumbing service, then yes people are going to do what they can to get treated.