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Moto Guru · 12-12-2008, 12:18 AM

So how do you guys in other places handle these? Male medic with a male PT? Female medic with a female PT? Or does it not matter? Anyones personal concerns? I always find this topic interesting.

scribble · 12-12-2008, 12:26 AM

HAHAHAHA....I wish...

Whatever patient gets whatever crew, male/female, big/small, violent/not violent, etc. The only time I can really see asking for a crewmember of the same gender is if you have a female patient that claims she's been raped several times, just to protect the crew. Otherwise, leather restraints and tape do a pretty good job. Though I've noticed my male partners don't always apply the restraints as effectively as do females. Usually at a very inconvenient time.

AMRemt · 12-12-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by scribble

HAHAHAHA....I wish...

Whatever patient gets whatever crew, male/female, big/small, violent/not violent, etc. The only time I can really see asking for a crewmember of the same gender is if you have a female patient that claims she's been raped several times, just to protect the crew. Otherwise, leather restraints and tape do a pretty good job. Though I've noticed my male partners don't always apply the restraints as effectively as do females. Usually at a very inconvenient time.

Same here

FF/EMTP1317 · 12-12-2008, 12:42 PM

If it's possible I try to match pt/provider gender but that doesn't always happen. You can always give your mileage to dispatch when you go enroute to the hospital/facility and again when you arrive at the hosptal/facility. At least than they know you didn't take any detours.

strwblue · 12-12-2008, 04:13 PM

Unless there is some special concern ie.. (raped or some kind of abuse) than you get what you get.

GaHazMedic · 12-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Georgia law requires that you put females with females if at all possible

Ditch Doc · 12-12-2008, 06:54 PM

We run male-female crews as a rule for the most part. However, we run medic-basic or medic-intermediate. Sometimes there is no option.

screaming pizza · 12-12-2008, 09:02 PM

I try not to take any chances and will accomodate crews when they request a female provider. All you need is one screwball sociopath and you're hosed. Remember, no one remembers the guy that was exonerated of molesting a patient after a false claim, they only remember the guy that was accused of molesting a patient.

GaHazMedic · 12-13-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by screaming pizza

i try not to take any chances and will accomodate crews when they request a female provider. All you need is one screwball sociopath and you're hosed. remember, no one remembers the guy that was exonerated of molesting a patient after a false claim, they only remember the guy that was accused of molesting a patient.

amen!!!!!!!!!!!!

Philly Medic · 12-13-2008, 09:10 AM

Here they get who they get. But we do call in our mileage to cover our asses.

12-12-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
Moto Guru Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Mental Health Transports So how do you guys in other places handle these? Male medic with a male PT? Female medic with a female PT? Or does it not matter? Anyones personal concerns? I always find this topic interesting.

12-12-2008, 12:26 AM	#2
scribble Health to the Hazardous! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind you! Posts: 3,670 Rep Power: 110	Re: Mental Health Transports HAHAHAHA....I wish... Whatever patient gets whatever crew, male/female, big/small, violent/not violent, etc. The only time I can really see asking for a crewmember of the same gender is if you have a female patient that claims she's been raped several times, just to protect the crew. Otherwise, leather restraints and tape do a pretty good job. Though I've noticed my male partners don't always apply the restraints as effectively as do females. Usually at a very inconvenient time. __________________ *I used to be such a nice* girl...** Today’s hollering and screaming traveler-man is brought to you by Delerium™. Remember, when you’re on the Plaza and enraged by the lack of generosity of random passersby, it’s nothing a double-dose of Delerium™ can’t make louder. Ask your imaginary friend if Delerium™ is right for you.

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FF/EMTP1317 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: state of confusion Posts: 4,032 My Mood: Rep Power: 125	Re: Mental Health Transports If it's possible I try to match pt/provider gender but that doesn't always happen. You can always give your mileage to dispatch when you go enroute to the hospital/facility and again when you arrive at the hosptal/facility. At least than they know you didn't take any detours. __________________ God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy - Billy Currington

12-12-2008, 04:13 PM	#5
strwblue I didnt touch your spoons Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,996 Blog Entries: 10 My Mood: Rep Power: 104	Re: Mental Health Transports Unless there is some special concern ie.. (raped or some kind of abuse) than you get what you get. __________________ Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance. "Gilbert Parker"

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GaHazMedic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,601 My Mood: Rep Power: 85	Re: Mental Health Transports Georgia law requires that you put females with females if at all possible __________________ Steven D. Owen, Sr. FF/Paramedic EMS Instructor II Stay safe, be careful, and may God be riding with you on your next alarm!! "For those who fight for it, LIFE has a meaning the protected will never know!"

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12-12-2008, 06:54 PM	#7
Ditch Doc once a truckie.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redneckia Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 63	Re: Mental Health Transports We run male-female crews as a rule for the most part. However, we run medic-basic or medic-intermediate. Sometimes there is no option. __________________ I am no longer disgusted, just amused. www.ditch-doc.blogspot.com

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screaming pizza Darwin Was A Optomist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land O' Pain Control Rx Posts: 1,858 Blog Entries: 1 My Mood: Rep Power: 83	Re: Mental Health Transports I try not to take any chances and will accomodate crews when they request a female provider. All you need is one screwball sociopath and you're hosed. Remember, no one remembers the guy that was exonerated of molesting a patient after a false claim, they only remember the guy that was accused of molesting a patient. __________________ TERRIBILIS EST LOCU ISTE The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money

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Philly Medic Philly Medic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 508 Rep Power: 62	Re: Mental Health Transports Here they get who they get. But we do call in our mileage to cover our asses.