Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 Whoop! Saw 'em off! It's an aggie thing 8o)- Just wondering... Hey everyone, Since we (y'all) have been discussing EMSAT's effectiveness as an orgainzation, I was wondering what everyone thought about NAEMT? I was considering joining, but was looking for the opinions of some of my more experienced, and probably better informed colleagues. Thanx and Gig 'Em! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 , With all due respect, please explain to me how EMSAT membership is part of the standard of care. Does EMSAT provide further training for EMS providers? Does EMSAT have a peer-reviewed academic journal? Under your logic, as I am seeing it, if I drive a truck and have a wreck, I have breached the standard of care if I'm not a member of the Teamsters. Interesting legal theory. I'd love to see the relevant case law to back your assertions on the list. -Wes Ogilvie, attorney at law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 , It depends on the scope of the professional membership. A social or labor organization would have very little effect on establishing credibility. Membership in a voluntary accrediting organization like FACEP (for emergency physicians) or FACS (for surgeons) would go a long ways. Leadership in such an organization would go even further. But based on what I've seen, I've found few major EMS organizations that would go a long ways towards establishing a witness's credibility. -Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Perhaps I overstated the need, I did not mean just EMSAT. A professional Origanization, could be NAEMT, EMS Educators or any other. In a court room it is a way that an attorney helps to establish your credability. Re: Just wondering... > , > With all due respect, please explain to me how EMSAT membership is part > of the standard of care. Does EMSAT provide further training for EMS providers? > Does EMSAT have a peer-reviewed academic journal? > Under your logic, as I am seeing it, if I drive a truck and have a wreck, > I have breached the standard of care if I'm not a member of the Teamsters. > Interesting legal theory. I'd love to see the relevant case law to back your > assertions on the list. > > -Wes Ogilvie, attorney at law > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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