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Perspectives
07/23/2026
Mendel Rosenblum, NRP
Technology built for EMS isn't meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.
Technology built for EMS isn't meeting the industry's needs. Here's how leadership can advocate for change.
Technology built for EMS isn't...
07/23/2026
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The paramedic unit from the author's department
Perspectives
07/20/2026
Robert Snell, EMT-P
The high-performing EMS systems carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.
The high-performing EMS systems carry the reputation of the profession; the underperforming ones quietly bury its consequences.
The high-performing EMS systems...
07/20/2026
EMSWorld
woman struggling to breathe after exercise
Perspectives
07/13/2026
Mike Rubin
EMS professionals can do a lot to establish credibility with patients; just make sure you're distinguishing opinion from fact when you're not sure.
EMS professionals can do a lot to establish credibility with patients; just make sure you're distinguishing opinion from fact when you're not sure.
EMS professionals can do a lot...
07/13/2026
EMSWorld
Heard of dromedary camels in the desert.
Perspectives
06/25/2026
Lew Steinberg, MPA, NRP
Sometimes guidelines don't match real-world situations.
Sometimes guidelines don't match real-world situations.
Sometimes guidelines don't match...
06/25/2026
EMSWorld
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Perspectives
06/19/2026
Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Modern EMS needs public safety readiness, healthcare identity, and governance of its own.
Modern EMS needs public safety...
06/19/2026
EMSWorld
elderly man in the hospital
Perspectives
06/18/2026
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes a good patient during hospital care.
Mike Rubin reflects on what makes a good patient during hospital care.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
06/18/2026
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Good work thumbs up
Perspectives
05/22/2026
John M. Dabbs II, MPH
A challenge to EMS leaders to educate the public about modern EMS systems during EMS Week and throughout the year.
A challenge to EMS leaders to educate the public about modern EMS systems during EMS Week and throughout the year.
A challenge to EMS leaders to...
05/22/2026
EMSWorld
man with dementia speaks with nurse
Perspectives
05/05/2026
Mike Rubin
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what dignity looks like for seniors living with dementia and how recent changes could affect that dignity.
Mike Rubin reflects on what...
05/05/2026
EMSWorld
marriage counseling
Perspectives
04/28/2026
Patrick Rogers, EMT-P
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise, and being available are tenants of a good relationship and of leadership.
Clear communication, compromise,...
04/28/2026
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do not resuscitate orders and bracelet
Perspectives
04/15/2026
Orlando E. Rivera, RN, CEN, RCIS, EMT-P
Sometimes the best save is the one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the one where a person's wishes are honored.
Sometimes the best save is the...
04/15/2026
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