Dr. Bledsoe

[Guest guest]

Personal attacks have NO PLACE on this list. If you have a problem with

, email him directly.

is a friend and colleague, but that is NOT why I am against a personal

attack aimed at him.

I would even defend YOU, emtpintx, if somebody else on this list directed a

personal attack at you.

And as for signing your posts: it adds a little bit of legitimacy to your

statements when you are willing to take credit for them.

Stay Safe,

Barry E. McClung, Paramedic/Crew Chief

North Blanco County EMS

City, Texas

[Guest guest]

I would like to hide my identity after hanging out with Bob Koonce at the

conference. He had way to much fun for such and old man.

Henry Barber

" D.E. (Donn) " wrote:

> You know, there was a person on this list once who called him/herself " foo " .

> He/she used to post this kind of garbage message, and that person also

> claimed to be hiding his/her identity for some similar reason. Few paid them

> any attention, and eventually he/she gave us and went away. It didn't make

> any sense then, it doesn't now. Foo eventually disappeared, as do all of

> his/her/your ilk. Until you identify yourself, you are nobody. You are less

> than nobody.

>

> Your efforts to discredit Bledsoe will do you no good. You

> " revelation " is nothing most didn't already know. It makes no difference to

> us. Bledsoe is one of us. Who are you to be throwing stones? Until you

> identify yourself, you are nobody.

>

> Donn

> D.E. ( Donn ) , LP, NREMT-P

> Safety Training Coordinator

> Transocean Offshore Inc.

>

> Re: Dr. Bledsoe

>

> I chose not to sign the post because of my position in the medical

> community. The information is directly from a verifyable and

> undisputable source. Check it out for yourself. It's the truth, no

> attack, just the truth. I am just making the point that some people

> shouldn't be throwing stones.

>

> Signed,

> E.M.T.-P in TX

>

> P.S. Any of you that attended his lectures at the EMS conference in

> Austin, know what kind of unprofessional person he is in the way he

> presented his topics and conducted himself. Specifically his

> classes on CISM and EMS Myths.

>

> Have a nice day........

>

>

[Guest guest]

Paramedic for two years. I have some warts older than that.

Henry

ParaGal911@... wrote:

> I believe that J. Hicks and his kind are a disgrace to our profession.

In order to be a part of a profession you must be professional, something he

obviously has no clue about. I can only assume that since he has been a

paramedic for all of 2 years that he feels he has a right to attempt to

discredit someone such as Dr. Bledsoe who has deveoted his life to EMS. Sorry

if this offends you, but you truly don't belong here. If you are who you

say you are in your Yahoo profile, I feel very sorry for the folks in Bastrop.

>

> Sam , LP

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

OK, I am going to sign onto this particular discussion one more time. Ladies

and gentleman, I think we have made it very clear to this individual how the

EMS community feels about Dr. Bledsoe. We like and respect him, regardless of

what has happened in the past. This man has been honest and open with us, and

is in the process of correcting past mistakes. We have ALL made past mistakes

and we have ALL stuck out foot in our mouths at one time or another, like Mr.

Hicks. Sometimes we make serious blunders that make everyone think we are

morons, but then we have an opportunity to redeem ourselves later. While I am

pleased to see in my case AND Dr. Bledsoe's that folks will chime in to defend

us and others who are wronged on this list, I think it is time to draw this

discussion to a close.

I will ask Mr. Hicks that if he gets the opportunity to redeem himself, please

take that opportunity. I figure you are not a bad person, but I think that you

just made a poor judgment in posting this to the list. Every one of us has an

axe to grind with someone in our EMS lives, but we all need to be careful not

to take that axe and chop at them in public. ALL of us. If we have concerns

about something that is going on in our industry, we can post things about that

in a professional manner. But we need to be careful not to undermine what we

need to be doing in this business, helping each other and trying to find ways

to come together and gain unity.

Gene Gandy taught me one time that when I write an e-mail that " feels good " , I

should reread it, walk away from it for a while, come back and reread it again -

consider leaving it in the outbox overnight to reread again, and THEN send it

if I still need to. Many of my posts have gone into the trash.... LOL

I hope you all have a great holiday season. And, Dr. Bledsoe, I hope you feel

like I have - that you got a great Christmas present silver lining out of an

otherwise negative thing. We support you and love you and hope that you will

continue to help us in EMS in Texas.

Jane Hill

[Guest guest]

A quick sidebar:

The freedom to speak our minds is not " awarded by the constitution. " The

bill of rights reminds all of us that these rights are endowed by the

creator. Government no more has the right to take these rights from us than

it does to give them to us.

Steve Pike

Re: Dr. Bledsoe

Ok....I have to say something. I didn't attend both classes at the

conference, however, I did go to the " Myths of EMS " class. Both out

of curiosity, and because I wanted to hear Dr. Bledsoe speak. I

went knowing he was going to discuss some very controversial things,

and went with an open mind. Dr. Bledsoe is entitled to his opinion,

and to interpret the facts as he wishes. That is a freedom awarded

us by the constitution. The very essence of being an American is

the freedom to do these things, along with the freedom of speech.

Not everyone will agree with us, and not everything we say will be

taken as it is meant. Sometimes we mean one thing and it comes

across sounding like we mean a completely different thing. I for

one didn't agree with everything he said, but then again, I am

entitled to that opinion, the same as he is entitled to his.

Frequently Dr. Bledsoe makes comments that he knows are going to be

very inflamatory, but he knows that up front. I personally feel

however, that he could have done a little less name calling during

his lectures. That's my $0.02 for what it's worth.

Blum, EMT-P

[Guest guest]

To the entire Texas EMS Listserver Family:

In reference to emtpintx2002:

I have just spoken with Hicks, and this is NOT his yahoo profile.

Until 5 minutes ago, he was NOT even subscribed to the Texas EMS listserver.

himself will be emailing Doc about this, and (undoubtedly)

posting to this list as well, in reply to this entire situation.

I have a good idea what is going on with this entire affair, and have

personally emailed Bob Kellow, Donn , and Mike Reid, as well as Doc

himself.

Stay Safe,

Barry E. McClung

Paramedic/Crew Chief

North Blanco County EMS

City, Texas

Field Training Officer

Rural/Metro Ambulance

Bastrop County, Texas

[Guest guest]

I don't know if Slick Willie likes those particular brands, .

But I do!

Barry

Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> Clinton likes cigars? Do you know if he's tried any

> Cabanas No. 751 , Montecristo Seleccion Suprema No. 1,

> Romeo y ta No. 758, or H. Upmann No. 4.

[Guest guest]

Hate Clinton! Hate Cuba [except for the defecting ball players]!

*lol*

JM

[Guest guest]

And I agree with Lee. The only reason I have ever known for someone to discredit

anothers honor is because they have something to hide themselves. Kinda makes

you wonder what he/she is hiding. Were on your side Doc.

FF/LP

[Guest guest]

Talk about stirring the pot. I did attend Dr Bledsoe's presentations

at the conference. He gave informative referenced facts that could not be

disputed by Dr . You will have a hard time getting folks to throw

stones at someone who is as highly respected as is. He has been a

strong advocate for EMS for over 20 years. Where do you get off slamming

someone you probably don't even know? I wonder what we might find in your

past, but then again you don;t even have the guts to sign your post. Do us

all a favor, don't stand behind your so called " standing in the medical

community " . Either own up or shut up.

Lacy, LP, RN

[Guest guest]

We had the CIS. discussion for months on this list and every body knows

there is a wide discussion both for and against CIS.. Dr Bledsoe and I have

argued over many different areas of ems and I am going to say this once Dr

Bledsoe has only the best interest for ems no matter what his stated opinion

on a particular topic is and his character should never be attacked whether

you agree with his opinion or not. I apologize to you Dr. for this type of

action taken against you by people who differ with you, but I will argue

with you when I don't agree with you.

miller

President

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Re: Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> I too will chime in here. This information is not new and for some petty

reason you are wishing to discredit a man who (no matter what) will have

always done more for Texas EMS than most of us and, especially, you.

" Mitchelite " - that may be exactly where this comes from. presented a

very sound side to the CIS debate in Austin. It's good food for thought and

he makes us all think. If you were there, you missed his points. I'm

disgusted (like many others) that " emtpintx " placed his/her post. I'm

certain they do not know Bledsoe. If they did - the post wouldn't

have happened. 's a very good person, has been dedicated to EMS for

years, and is good for Texas EMS. Period. As Jane Hill stated about

skeletons in the closet - we've all got them - what's yours emtpintx? (not

that we really want to know).

>

> Don Elbert, Tyler

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey Doc what was the complaint about if care to say if not that is ok with

me.

miller

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Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> In a message dated 12/5/02 6:18:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> emtpintx2002@... writes:

>

>

> >

> > Dr. Bledsoe seems to be throwing stones in a glass house. He likes

> > to get on here and stir the pot, and talk about all of the things

> > that others are doing wrong, and what not, but here's a little piece

> > of info you all might not know and will find quite interesting.

> > This comes directly from the web site of the Texas State Board of

> > Medical Examiners. http://www.tsbme.state.tx.us/

> >

> >

> For several years I was very active on this list server but have chosen to

> just sit back and read the posts for the past few months or year. But I

> cannot remain quiet now.

>

> I am sorry, but if you don't have the gonads to identify yourself I really

> don't think that you should be putting this type of information on the

list

> server. There is not end to the contributions that Dr. Bledsoe has made

to

> emergency medicine and EMS. What you posted may be true but as far as I

am

> concerned, it is mud slinging.

>

> Why don't you grow up. This is something that a spoiled little child

might

> do.

>

> , LP

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Andy if a chicken lives in your house with you ??? remember the rest lol you

told that joke in an ems conference more then 5 years ago.

miller

President

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Re: Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> In a message dated 12/6/2002 9:25:44 AM Central Standard Time,

> hbarber@... writes:

>

>

> >

> > Paramedic for two years. I have some warts older than that.

> >

> > Henry

> >

> >

>

> I have great grandchildren older than that.

>

> Andy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sir;

you have been successful in making at least one person on this server a

smaller person and if you desire to know who it is go look in a mirror.

miller

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Dr. Bledsoe

> To: Hicks (or whoever you are)

>

> Your attempt to harm the reputation of Bledsoe on this list

> reminds me of the other eye-poking, bed wetting, yapping little

> Chihuahua's that undertook the same effort in other parts of the

> country. One of these was a representative of a competing publishing

> company. I'm no career counselor, but what you did was both adolescent

> and staggeringly idiotic.

>

> Dr. Bledsoe is the first to come forward with this information when

> queried, which is just one of the things that I greatly admire in the

> man. Your efforts to somehow lessen his reputation and standing within

> the Texas EMS community have only served to further strengthen the

> solidarity and conviction of those who know and respect him. I only hope

> that he gains some measure of satisfaction from reading the comments of

> his vast legion of supporters.

>

> You see, Mr. Hicks, here in Texas we take care of our own - warts and

> all. Perhaps you should consider relocating to another state that might

> better appreciate your underhanded, self-serving, pathetic behavior. You

> are not welcome here.

>

> Bob Kellow

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This man you have chosen to attack is honored here and you should never have

attacked him. What you have done for what ever reason is so sad I will pray

god forgive you . I have found him to be a very professional person.

miller

President

Silsbee EMS

114 hwy 96 South Silsbee Tx. 77656 USA

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Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> I chose not to sign the post because of my position in the medical

> community. The information is directly from a verifyable and

> undisputable source. Check it out for yourself. It's the truth, no

> attack, just the truth. I am just making the point that some people

> shouldn't be throwing stones.

>

> Signed,

> E.M.T.-P in TX

>

> P.S. Any of you that attended his lectures at the EMS conference in

> Austin, know what kind of unprofessional person he is in the way he

> presented his topics and conducted himself. Specifically his

> classes on CISM and EMS Myths.

>

> Have a nice day........

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think we already tried that, and the result was not pretty.

paul

In a message dated 12/7/02 9:21:40 AM Central Standard Time,

nfrazier@... writes:

> If anyone should identify emtpintx2002, could his/her name be posted here on

> the list so that we may all know who it is.

> N. Frazier

>

[Guest guest]

If anyone should identify emtpintx2002, could his/her name be posted here on

the list so that we may all know who it is.

N. Frazier

Re: Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> Personal attacks have NO PLACE on this list. If you have a problem with

> , email him directly.

>

> is a friend and colleague, but that is NOT why I am against a

personal

> attack aimed at him.

>

> I would even defend YOU, emtpintx, if somebody else on this list directed

a

> personal attack at you.

>

> And as for signing your posts: it adds a little bit of legitimacy to your

> statements when you are willing to take credit for them.

>

> Stay Safe,

>

> Barry E. McClung, Paramedic/Crew Chief

> North Blanco County EMS

> City, Texas

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

People,

After reading the posts about Dr. Bledsoe and the resonses to Mr. Hicks it

makes me ask a few questions...does Mr. Hicks not have the right to express

his opinion about someone else? Is there not a Constitutional right to say

what ever you feel about who or what ever you like? I dont know Dr. Bledsoe

but if he has been suspended for the infractions that are listed, that is

something serious. if Dr. Bledsoe was treating one of your relatives I

believe you would feel different about him. I understand tht he has done alot

for EMS, but guess what, so do every ceritfied EMS personnel in Texas that do

this job day in and day out. Dont vindicate a person to the point of trash

talking someone else. THANK YOU for letting me speak MY opinion.

Troy Beasley

EMT-P

[Guest guest]

Doctor Bledsoe,

Bravo for having the intestinal fortitude to share your story with a

bunch of complete strangers. I'm moved by your honesty and convictions.

If I may ever be of any service to you, please email me.

Sincerely yours,

Wes Ogilvie, not an EMT, but an attorney who cares about EMS

[Guest guest]

Hello all:

I just returned from an EMS conference in Alabama and Mississippi and found

myself to be the center of attention. I kind of figured this would come to

light after a few phone calls I received after my debate with Dr. .

Some CISM insiders said the information was floating around again in CISM

circles. Although I do not believe I owe anybody an explanation, I will provide

the story for those who are indeed interested. It details the darkest days of

my life--but led to some of the best days in my 47 years on this earth.

This is it. In 1999, I became critically-ill. I thought I had an ulcer

flare-up as I was having a problem with ulcers. I was running two EDs, serving

as medical director for multiple EMS agencies, writing books, and constantly on

the road. The abdominal pain became worse and worse until one night in February

of 1999 when the pain became unbearable. I suffered through it assuming it was

ulcers, but got no better. I took various pain medications (some containing

acetaminophen). Finally, at 3:00 AM I drove myself to my ED. There, it was

found that I had gall stones in my common bile duct and my liver enzymes were

markedly elevated (thanks in part to the acetaminophen). I was admitted and the

next day underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. There, they found my liver

was markedly inflamed. I really never woke up from surgery. I was transported

by ambulance to Baylor in Dallas and placed in the transplant ICU and awaited a

liver transplant. There, I approached death. Three days after admission, I

received Last Rites of the Catholic Church from Father Mark Seitz. Friends and

family came from all over. They were preparing to give me a pig liver until a

human liver became available. My prognosis was poor. However, Dan DeMarco. MD,

one of my doctors, said let's check another set of enzymes. He did and they had

started down. My liver turned around. It was a slow recovery--but finally I

woke up. Dan told me what had happened. I lost approximately 70% of my liver

cells--fortunately they re-grow and they have.

I went home finally--very weak and very depressed--after coming so close to

death. My recovery was slow and complicated by chronic pain from an old back

injury. Over time, I became addicted to Vicodin that was prescribed by my

doctors. My situation worsened. I wrote prescriptions for family members

(which was wrong). Finally, I was in such a bad place that I self-reported to

the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and sought help. I signed an agreed

order suspending my license for 6 months so that I would not have the temptation

to self-prescribe. At that point, I wanted nothing to do with medicine or

anything in life. After months in a funk, I went to a physician drug treatment

program in Atlanta. I hated it--but it was the best thing I ever did. That was

almost 2 years ago.

I notified several key people about what was going on knowing that things

would eventually become known to the entire EMS and medical community. One of

the EMS publishers (not Brady or Mosby) circulated the Board notice to all of

the major EMS magazines and news sources. Every person I contacted about the

" email gossip " cared nothing about the " gossip. " They just wanted to know if I

was OK and what they could do to help. Brady was marvelous. My editor sent

numerous flowers, gifts and updates to my wife Emma. They stayed in touch with

me and held some projects I was working on.

I came back and wanted to hide from the embarrassment that this would all

bring. Friends and family said, " , are you afraid somebody will find out

you're human after all? " My wife showed me all of the wonderful email and

letters I received from you all when I was sick. Dr. DeMarco also took care of

Mickey Mantle when he was in Baylor. He said that Baylor had more calls and

visitors for me than he did for Mickey. I was humbled.

So, I decided that the best defense is a good offense. I came back

swinging. I have written and published more in the last 2 years than I ever

had. I have been invited to speak at more conferences than I could possibly

attend. Also, by taking on controversy I knew that this issue would be thrown

in my face again.

I reapplied to have my suspension stayed and that was approved. I have not

decided yet whether I want to return to the practice of medicine--but suspect I

will some time next year.

So that is my story and I'll say nothing else about it. I am not proud of

it--neither am I ashamed. I am human and humans have frailties. My liver is

normal. My only medications are for hypertension. My biggest problem now is

not getting enough exercise and losing weight. But, I am not afraid to tell the

truth and sign my name unlike the chicken shit who posted the anonymous post.

What goes around, comes around.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. You can think of me what you

want. I am going to continue to do what I have been doing. If anybody desires

any additional information on this sordid aspect of my life, contact me off the

list. And, to those of you who stuck up for me when I was in Alabama, thanks.

I won't forget it. And for those who posted the crap, it does not deter me in

the least--only strengthens my convictions to continue what I am doing.

E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

Midlothian, Texas

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Welcome Home!

Dr. Bledsoe

> Hello all:

>

> I just returned from an EMS conference in Alabama and Mississippi and

found myself to be the center of attention. I kind of figured this would

come to light after a few phone calls I received after my debate with Dr.

. Some CISM insiders said the information was floating around again

in CISM circles. Although I do not believe I owe anybody an explanation, I

will provide the story for those who are indeed interested. It details the

darkest days of my life--but led to some of the best days in my 47 years on

this earth.

>

> This is it. In 1999, I became critically-ill. I thought I had an ulcer

flare-up as I was having a problem with ulcers. I was running two EDs,

serving as medical director for multiple EMS agencies, writing books, and

constantly on the road. The abdominal pain became worse and worse until one

night in February of 1999 when the pain became unbearable. I suffered

through it assuming it was ulcers, but got no better. I took various pain

medications (some containing acetaminophen). Finally, at 3:00 AM I drove

myself to my ED. There, it was found that I had gall stones in my common

bile duct and my liver enzymes were markedly elevated (thanks in part to the

acetaminophen). I was admitted and the next day underwent a laparoscopic

cholecystectomy. There, they found my liver was markedly inflamed. I

really never woke up from surgery. I was transported by ambulance to Baylor

in Dallas and placed in the transplant ICU and awaited a liver transplant.

There, I approached deat!

> h. Three days after admission, I received Last Rites of the Catholic

Church from Father Mark Seitz. Friends and family came from all over. They

were preparing to give me a pig liver until a human liver became available.

My prognosis was poor. However, Dan DeMarco. MD, one of my doctors, said

let's check another set of enzymes. He did and they had started down. My

liver turned around. It was a slow recovery--but finally I woke up. Dan

told me what had happened. I lost approximately 70% of my liver

cells--fortunately they re-grow and they have.

> I went home finally--very weak and very depressed--after coming so

close to death. My recovery was slow and complicated by chronic pain from

an old back injury. Over time, I became addicted to Vicodin that was

prescribed by my doctors. My situation worsened. I wrote prescriptions for

family members (which was wrong). Finally, I was in such a bad place that I

self-reported to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and sought help.

I signed an agreed order suspending my license for 6 months so that I would

not have the temptation to self-prescribe. At that point, I wanted nothing

to do with medicine or anything in life. After months in a funk, I went to

a physician drug treatment program in Atlanta. I hated it--but it was the

best thing I ever did. That was almost 2 years ago.

> I notified several key people about what was going on knowing that

things would eventually become known to the entire EMS and medical

community. One of the EMS publishers (not Brady or Mosby) circulated the

Board notice to all of the major EMS magazines and news sources. Every

person I contacted about the " email gossip " cared nothing about the

" gossip. " They just wanted to know if I was OK and what they could do to

help. Brady was marvelous. My editor sent numerous flowers, gifts and

updates to my wife Emma. They stayed in touch with me and held some

projects I was working on.

> I came back and wanted to hide from the embarrassment that this would

all bring. Friends and family said, " , are you afraid somebody will

find out you're human after all? " My wife showed me all of the wonderful

email and letters I received from you all when I was sick. Dr. DeMarco also

took care of Mickey Mantle when he was in Baylor. He said that Baylor had

more calls and visitors for me than he did for Mickey. I was humbled.

> So, I decided that the best defense is a good offense. I came back

swinging. I have written and published more in the last 2 years than I ever

had. I have been invited to speak at more conferences than I could possibly

attend. Also, by taking on controversy I knew that this issue would be

thrown in my face again.

> I reapplied to have my suspension stayed and that was approved. I

have not decided yet whether I want to return to the practice of

medicine--but suspect I will some time next year.

> So that is my story and I'll say nothing else about it. I am not

proud of it--neither am I ashamed. I am human and humans have frailties.

My liver is normal. My only medications are for hypertension. My biggest

problem now is not getting enough exercise and losing weight. But, I am not

afraid to tell the truth and sign my name unlike the chicken shit who posted

the anonymous post. What goes around, comes around.

> Thanks for taking the time to read this post. You can think of me

what you want. I am going to continue to do what I have been doing. If

anybody desires any additional information on this sordid aspect of my life,

contact me off the list. And, to those of you who stuck up for me when I

was in Alabama, thanks. I won't forget it. And for those who posted the

crap, it does not deter me in the least--only strengthens my convictions to

continue what I am doing.

>

>

> E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

> Midlothian, Texas

>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank god you are alive and going back to work soon.

Silsbee EMS

114 hwy 96 south

Silsbee, Tx 77656

Dr. Bledsoe

>

>

> > Hello all:

> >

> > I just returned from an EMS conference in Alabama and Mississippi and

> found myself to be the center of attention. I kind of figured this would

> come to light after a few phone calls I received after my debate with Dr.

> . Some CISM insiders said the information was floating around

again

> in CISM circles. Although I do not believe I owe anybody an explanation,

I

> will provide the story for those who are indeed interested. It details

the

> darkest days of my life--but led to some of the best days in my 47 years

on

> this earth.

snip all below111111111111111

[Guest guest]

Let's worry no longer about who made the post, why they made the post, or how

they made the post. I have learned that you cannot argue with either arogance

or ignorance. Let's put all this " Bledsoe " stuff behind us and get to the

issues at hand.

The National Registry of EMTs reports that registrations for EMT-Intermediates

is falling. In Alabama this weekend, I learned that they are no longer using

EMT-Is. But, in Vermont EMT-Is are the highest level of training. Is there a

need for EMT-I? What about the talk of converting EMT-I to an expanded role

called Fire Medic?

BEB

E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

Midlothian, Texas

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[Guest guest]

We all have the right to express ourselves, Troy.

Read back through the entire thread, and you will see it was a case of

identity theft, designed to be injurious to both AND .

And as for the allegations leveled in the post?

The situation has been RESOLVED by . He was the one to notify his

licensing agency. He voluntarily accepted the suspension AND voluntarily

sought (and successfully completed) treatment.

Would I trust treating a relative of mine? YES. Would I trust him

treating my child? YES. Me? YES.

Both and are people I consider among my friends. It is a SMALL,

tight group.

Barry E. McClung, FF/EMT-P

Fire & EMS Patch Collector

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Re: Re: Dr. Bledsoe

> People,

>

> After reading the posts about Dr. Bledsoe and the resonses to Mr. Hicks

it

> makes me ask a few questions...does Mr. Hicks not have the right to

express

> his opinion about someone else? Is there not a Constitutional right to say

> what ever you feel about who or what ever you like? I dont know Dr.

Bledsoe

> but if he has been suspended for the infractions that are listed, that is

> something serious. if Dr. Bledsoe was treating one of your relatives I

> believe you would feel different about him. I understand tht he has done

alot

> for EMS, but guess what, so do every ceritfied EMS personnel in Texas that

do

> this job day in and day out. Dont vindicate a person to the point of trash

> talking someone else. THANK YOU for letting me speak MY opinion.

>

> Troy Beasley

> EMT-P

[Guest guest]

Good to have ya back!

FF/LP