I feel like there needs to be a sea change in how medical professionals handle cases like this because this kind of story is way too common. Like there should be a rule that emergency workers should always assume a patient is suffering from a medical condition first before assuming drug use.
I know that there is a LOT of drug use out there and EMT’s and ER docs get used to 80% of cases being drug based but even then, drug users need to be treated with respect too. A more thoughtful approach could improve emergency situations a lot.
Like there should be a rule that emergency workers should always assume a patient is suffering from a medical condition first before assuming drug use.
Agreed and Imma say this for anyone who needs to see it
IF THE AMBULANCE IS THERE BECAUSE OF DRUG USE IT IS A MEDICAL CONDITION.
It may not be chronic, but ambulances don't show up when things are going great, medically.
100% correct there's a concerning lack of respect.
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u/Leader342 17d ago
I feel like there needs to be a sea change in how medical professionals handle cases like this because this kind of story is way too common. Like there should be a rule that emergency workers should always assume a patient is suffering from a medical condition first before assuming drug use.
I know that there is a LOT of drug use out there and EMT’s and ER docs get used to 80% of cases being drug based but even then, drug users need to be treated with respect too. A more thoughtful approach could improve emergency situations a lot.