Today on JEMS, someone asked, What makes a good medic? This mans response is worth sharing: Good medics know their limitations and understand that its not about them or what theyre allowed to do, its about whats good for the patient. Good medics are skeptical and question EMS dogma. Good medics care about people and are compassionate and treat others they way they would want to be treated in similar circumstances. Good medics are life-long learners. Good medics are humble, but theyre not afraid to advocate for themselves or for their patients. When physicians or nurses question the actions of good medics, good medics can explain themselves in a professional, collegiate manner without getting defensive and then [complaining] about it all the way back to the station. Good medics do their job correctly, with attention to detail, and pursue excellence in every aspect of their job. Good medics are a credit to the profession. -Tom Bouthillet
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 19:00:12 +0000
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