I’m not going to any hospital any more unless I’m already unconscious and someone else calls 911.
Had to call 911 this Sunday because I hurt my back so bad I was down on the floor.I live alone and couldn’t even get in a cab, let alone my own car. EMTs were rude and argumentative and told me I wasn’t helping them and that I would go to the nearest hospital, even though it’s not where my doctors are and where I always go. Treated me like a nuisance because I asked them to grab my purse, glasses and a coat before we left. I had to drag myself to open my front door for them so they wouldn’t have to break a window.
Glad they got me to the hospital. Everybody’s attitude was great. Blood pressure went from 170/105 to 137/80 as soon as I got away from those goons. Won’t be calling them again for anything short of chest pain or respiratory distress. I’m sure they’ll be happier with that situation—maybe.
Been in health care for 35 years. Never thought I’d ever see EMTs this rude. What gives?
They must be like the ems here. They want to collect their government money and do as little as they can. It’s like a contest to see who can get paid the most for doing the least.
I’m sorry you went through all that.
Speaking as a Former EMT, their behavior was awful. We always tried to take people to the hospital of the patients choosing, unless it was dire and then we took them to the nearest place.
But I was speaking to a supervisor and he said that the new medics are lazy and he is more like a baby sitter.