Not A-Fib: Criminal Liability and Legal Challenges for EMS Providers
Not A-Fib: Criminal Liability and Legal Challenges for EMS Providers
This episode of the Not A-fib podcast looks into the increasing scrutiny EMS providers face from a legal standpoint, highlighted by high-profile cases like Elijah McClain's tragic death in Aurora, Colorado, and a recent Springfield, Missouri incident. Attorney and EMT Frank Flaspohler, who serves as legal counsel to Missouri ambulance districts, explains the differences between civil and criminal liability in EMS, the limits of governmental immunity, and the critical role of documentation. He discusses the legal thresholds…
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