
How Does A Paramedic Get To Heaven?
Imagine Responding to an Emergency Call for Chest PainWhen you arrive, an anxious wife is extremely concerned about the symptoms her husband is exhibiting. As you’re ushered into the living room, you observe her husband in a recliner who is pale, diaphoretic, and appears focused on his chest discomfort. He acknowledges you, tells his wife she shouldn’t have called and that he’ll be fine in just a bit.Being the professional that you are, you introduce yourself, and ask if he would let you examine him. He’s not interested in your assessment as he feels you’re wasting your effort, “There are people in much worse condition than me. Save yourself some time and go find someone who really needs an ambulance.”Undeterred by the patient’s limited perspective of the situation, your concern for the best interest of the patient presses on: “Sir, at least let me give you a quick assessment so we can see what the problem might be. Your family would sure feel a whole lot better if we could make sure e