The Paramedic Heretic: Immutable Laws and Ethical Illusions

At one point during our lunch the famous Sonny Bono asked, "So in other words, we've reached a point where a rescuer can't just say, 'the heck with the rules' and just do the right thing?"

Not in other words, Sonny. Those are the perfect words.

Immutable Law #2. Saving lives is not our priority

Following our policies is our priority. Protecting ourselves comes next. Avoiding lawsuits comes third. You come somewhere after that.

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I was not even out of school before I witnessed my first doctor...