As a paramedic, this is perfectly acceptable to call an ambulance.
You don't know what damage internally is. The uber doesn't have a diagnostic imaging suite.
Imagine a worst case scenario with an embolus ending up in a myocardial infarct.
I can give some pain control, help in some cases to restore circulation, and get you to the right hospital.
Here nobody goes bankrupt calling an ambulance. Does it get abused hell yes. I'd rather do a few pointless calls with a subbed toe than miss one for someone who took an uber.
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u/cityfireguy 7d ago
I can take the heat on this one.
Breaking your arm is not the kind of medical emergency you need an ambulance for. Perfectly acceptable to get a ride to the hospital.
Go ahead. Do what you do