Ep 3: Moral Quandaries & Hip Throws – Legalities, Ethics, and Moving Patients

Mike and Max recap their third night of EMT school, where the class shifted between heavy ethical discussions and hands-on patient movement training. Joined by Jonathon, a working paramedic, the hosts dive into the real-world dilemmas of consent, duty to act, and scope of practice, before hitting the mats to practice carries, backboards, and stair chairs.

From navigating moral conflicts in EMS to learning how to physically move patients without injury, this episode captures the balance between the mental and physical demands of EMT school.

Episode Breakdown

04:27 – Medical Term of the Week: Implied Consent

18:00 – Main Class Topics:

18:20 – Express vs. implied consent and patient refusals

27:00 – Duty to act, Good Samaritan laws, and moral conflicts

33:00 – Scope of practice, medical directors, and EMS protocols

45:00 – Confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandatory reporting

53:00 – Ethical dilemmas in real-world EMS

1:05:00 – Hands-On Skills: Patient carries, drags, backboards & stretchers

1:08:00 – Tools of the Trade: Stair Chair

1:17:00 – Student Tip of the Week: Stay physically fit for patient care

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.

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