29. Ambulance collisions are a significant source of liability for EMTs. They also have potential to produce serious injury. The “rush” of driving an emergency vehicle for a new EMT can be overwhelming. Be sure to remind new drivers of the need for caution, the danger of high speeds, and the potential for liability. Don’t forget to be a good example when you drive! P RECEPTOR P EARL
39. 1. Define scope of practice. 2. Explain the purpose of the DNR order. 3. Discuss forms of patient consent and when patients can refuse your care. 4. Explain how assessment and care may differ at a crime scene. R EVIEW QUESTIONS