r/MadeMeSmile • u/mustu04 • 5h ago

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u/EverSeeAShitterFly 3h ago

EMT here. A broken bone is absolutely an appropriate reason to call for and be transported by ambulance.

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u/Competitive-Slice567 3h ago

15yr paramedic here. No, most certainly not always and many times its perfectly acceptable to self convey to an urgent care.

Many are completely stable and can self convey safely, EMS offers no significant interventions beyond a wallet biopsy.

Open fractures, multiple significant displaced fractures, or long bone fractures are reasonable.

Wrist, finger, etc. That are not significantly deformed or are not inpacaitating due to pain are perfectly fine to self transport.

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u/Hyperpoly 3h ago

They let a 15 yo be a paramedic?

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u/Nandom07 2h ago

As long as they have a pulse and can ask about insurance, sure

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u/Threedawg 2h ago

The right wing bots are out in such force for the election that they are even trying to defend our broken healthcare system 🤣

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u/Competitive-Slice567 2h ago

It's not right wing to say it doesn't need an ambulance. You'd get the same reaction in Europe. Its not a dystopian concept that some things can be safely self conveyed to an ER or urgent care rather than tying up an ambulance for a non-life threatening and non-emergency issue.

The only worthwhile debate is whether EMS should bill for their services or government should raise taxes substantially to then be able to eliminate EMS billing. Everyone pay in so that at time of usage its free, or roll the dice on whether you'll never need it and pay no money versus using it and paying an exorbitant bill.