I my years as a paramedic we could not refuse care or transport to anyone who called 911 regardless of what we thought about the lack of urgency for their medical problem. The reason ...we feared being sued for failure to act. If the government is providing the service they have an immunity from law suit.
“The reason ...we feared being sued for failure to act. If the government is providing the service they have an immunity from law suit.”
Lawyers are a pain in the ass, but they serve a purpose.
Hey lawyers...if the government is controlling it (whatever it is), they have an immunity from law suit. Ain't "socialism" grand.
Here!! Here!!!
Absolute agreement. Paramedics will take you to the ER no matter what. If you refuse, they will make every attempt to persuade you to go. They have no wish to get involved in making a medical call that could result in death, winding up in civil, or worse criminal court.
Not to mention their conscience.