tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post7962914766435802176..comments2023-09-26T12:58:21.651+00:00Comments on The Paramedic's Diary: DepressedXfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08189044083128101123noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-35582297497997848872014-06-15T08:23:55.734+00:002014-06-15T08:23:55.734+00:00Amazing. I'm a paramedic in California. It...Amazing. I'm a paramedic in California. It's exactly the same shit here. It's a sort of refreshing depression to read your words. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324579210682106660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-63091316150089695412009-02-16T17:22:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:22:00.000+00:00SueIf you dial 999, its an emergency and the crew ...Sue<BR/><BR/>If you dial 999, its an emergency and the crew will usually take you to the nearest A&E.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes but rarely, we will take patients to a specified hospital.Xfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189044083128101123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-8749892229106124692009-02-16T16:56:00.000+00:002009-02-16T16:56:00.000+00:00"specifying which A&E unit he’d prefer to..."specifying which A&E unit he’d prefer to visit."<BR/><BR/>Out of curiosity, if a patient asks to go to a specific hospital can the crew take them there,or do they have to go to the nearest?<BR/><BR/>I live about 10 mins from the nearest hospital, but am treated up at GST which is about 12 miles away. I've always worried that one day I'll need to ring 999 and will end up in the local hosp, which I've never set foot in...<BR/><BR/>SueLittle Miss Ileostomyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855829774591891942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-43200629339691934082009-02-14T12:25:00.000+00:002009-02-14T12:25:00.000+00:00"That said, he demonstrated his understanding..."That said, he demonstrated his understanding of our willingness to comply by specifying which A&E unit he’d prefer to visit."<BR/><BR/>Now surley if he's having an "Asthma Attack" he needs to go straight to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department and not the one of his choice...can't have it all ways now can he (*nudge*,*nudge*, *wink*, *wink*)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-46065251845628509092009-02-09T21:02:00.000+00:002009-02-09T21:02:00.000+00:00Anonymous...well, you need a certain kind of chara...Anonymous...well, you need a certain kind of character to do this but yes, you do get used to it but you must be able to cope with it for a while before you do.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Xfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189044083128101123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-53223832598758041542009-02-09T20:58:00.000+00:002009-02-09T20:58:00.000+00:00PetrolheadI don't wear a name badge...none of us d...Petrolhead<BR/><BR/>I don't wear a name badge...none of us do in LAS, unless you are an Officer.<BR/><BR/>She definitely remembered me. Maybe I have one of those faces, eh?<BR/><BR/>:-)Xfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189044083128101123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-28251751338458067502009-02-09T20:37:00.000+00:002009-02-09T20:37:00.000+00:00Are you sure the lady didn't know your name becaus...Are you sure the lady didn't know your name because it was on the badge on your chest? I was surprised when I went into KFC in my uniform and the person serving me knew my name - I thought he was psychic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-28248231730594606932009-02-09T16:50:00.000+00:002009-02-09T16:50:00.000+00:00Hey.I just finished your book at 3am thismorning.I...Hey.<BR/>I just finished your book at 3am thismorning.<BR/>I, personally, think it was amazing and some of the stories really made me stop and think.<BR/>I really love your style of writing and think that you should write another. I'm addicted!<BR/>xMyAddictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14537195932280378703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498194182629204271.post-7613972149042695632009-02-09T15:58:00.000+00:002009-02-09T15:58:00.000+00:00Hi Stuart. I have been a long time reader and I ha...Hi Stuart. I have been a long time reader and I have much respect for the work you and the rest of the emergency services do.<BR/><BR/>Just a question though, I have been considering becoming a paramedic for a long time now but I am always put off by some of the stuff the job involves. I have doubts in my ability to cope with some situations a paramedic would have to deal with. So my question is did you feel the same way when wanting to become a paramedic? Does it get easier with time to deal with traumatic events or is it something that you knew you could handle from the very beginning?<BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for your time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com