title: You did what? Clinical errors in EMS.
abstract: It was late and you were exhausted. You ran a call that didn't go the way you would have liked. Errors occurred. What actions do you take when your partner is making mistakes? When do you step in? Do you step in? What if there's more to the errors than you realize? This article provides guidelines for EMS personnel to consider when dealing with a scenario that contains clinical errors. Although not an all-inclusive list, the examples and solutions may be beneficial to providers, including rookies and veterans.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Linder
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Streger
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000523:psychology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors