Whole blood is here. Why?
My Burnout
How I got burnt out. And how I am going to make it back.
POSTED IN GILEAD: WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE END OF ROE V. WADE
What do we do now as clinicians? How is the end of Roe v. Wade going to impact us?
IN DEFENSE OF MARY JANE
Should EMS clinicians be allowed to purchase and use recreational marijuana? If you haven’t been aware of this controversy, it will probably be coming to your area sooner than you think.
Why is The Job Different?
Why does this happen to the around 1,100 EMS clinicians of FDNY*EMS, and not the 118 female firefighters of the FDNY? Why is it that the members of FDNY*EMS are given short shrift? Why is turnover so high in the command that paramedics leave to drive garbage trucks, EMTs stay only a few years before getting out, and so few stay on long enough that a pension may as well be a lottery ticket?
Maybe the answer is staring us in the face.
Looking Over The Edge: Moral Injury in EMS
The second year of COVID, looking over the edge into the abyss.
Duty to Act
We need to change how we think. Now.
EMS WEEK 2020: Aftermath
Where do we go from here?
What I Wish I Learned Before I Pinned On Rank
As we end 2018 and head into the New Year, Dan shares what he’s learned about moving into a command-level position…and what the pitfalls are for those of us who choose to take the path.
Why You Should Be Going To Conferences-Dan Schwester
Why should you spend your hard-earned money and time off at a conference? Dan breaks down why he goes, and why you should, too.
FOAMed and the Social Media Minefield- Dan Schwester
There has been debate in social media about personal behavior and cultural issues in medicine, some that would surprise you when you see how much people will share with others they barely know. This has led in some cases to problems as social media posts have gotten people into hot water with their respective departments or agencies.