Back in EMT class there was one page in the textbook that covered legal issues in pre-hospital medicine. Our world is increasingly more complicated and as a result, one page just doesn't cover it anymore. In this podcast, Sam and Nick discuss important, relevant and modern aspects of EMS law that may have been overlooked in class.
Latest episodes
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45 min
No Defense for No Patient Found
In this episode, Samantha and Nick examine a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a non-transport decision—a case that highlights how quickly routine calls can turn into high-stake…
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44 min
Illumination of the Envenomation Situation
When a paramedic in Kentucky faced a dying patient and a vial of antivenom, he had to make a split-second decision that could save a life… or end his career. In this episode of The…
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56 min
Forcible Entry
When does doing nothing become negligence? In this gripping episode of The Standard of Care Podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams explore two real-world legal cases in whi…
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48 min
If I Die Before I Wake
What happens when a determination of death GOES WRONG? In this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams break down a real and heartbreaking ca…
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47 min
Inferno in Paradise
In this episode of The Standard of Care Podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams tackle a harrowing real-life EMS case involving a catastrophic ambulance fire in Honolulu, Hawaii.…
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32 min
Against Their Will
In this episode of The Standard of Care podcast, hosts Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams delve into the complex legal framework of patient consent in EMS. What happens when a patient…
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49 min
The Standard of Care Podcast: An Origin Story
In this episode of The Standard of Care Podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams recount their journey from attending conferences to becoming conference speakers on critical medica…
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34 min
Back to School: Crimes vs. Torts
It’s back-to-school time for the kids and for paramedics and EMTs, too! Nick is planning to renew his certification. But we know there will be a set of medical-legal questions on t…
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1 h 42
A *Very* Sticky Case-Crossover w/ EMS 20/20
Spencer and Chris bring in the big guns from the Standard of Care podcast, Samantha Johnson and Nick Adams! This episode is probably one of the most disturbing cases of neglect we'…
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1 h 10
Show Me My Opponent
On a hot Texas summer day, Dallas Fire responded to a grass fire on the side of the road. Their subsequent encounter with a gentleman named Kyle Vess – all caught on surveillance c…
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42 min
The Problematic Employee
An employee commits a terrible crime – should the employer be liable? In this episode, we explore the nuances of negligent hiring, retention, supervision, and training. What does i…
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1 h 04
The Worst of Us
Season 3 is here! The release of the police body camera footage in the cases of Earl Moore, Jr. in Springfield, Illinois and Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee show EMS personnel a…
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56 min
Lazarus Syndrome
It’s the stuff of nightmares and horror stories: the dead rising from the grave. On August 23, 2020, it happened in Michigan after a woman who was declared deceased by the respondi…
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52 min
Deliberate Indifference
Dispatchers, call-takers, emergency communications officers – our 911 communications staff are our first first responders. They work to ensure that patients receive the right resou…
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45 min
Do NOT Resuscitate
In April 2022, 81-year old Celeste Salanitri died twelve days after being resuscitated by paramedics. Unfortunately, she never wanted to be resuscitated in the first place. Do Not…
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2 h 22
Lawsagna
On this very special crossover episode, Nick and Samantha join Chris and Spencer on the EMS 20/20 podcast to enjoy a multi-layered case discussion peppered with legal issues. This…
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1 h 27
Season 2, Episode 3: Two Fire Chiefs and a Lawyer Get Sued
We are now two years out from the beginning of “The Situation”, which means that it’s time for the lawsuits. In this episode, Nick and Samantha review a case from Klamath County, O…
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1 h 09
RaDonda Vaught - Crime and Punishment
In late December 2017, Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught administered the wrong medication to a patient who subsequently died of an anoxic brain injury. On March 25, 2022, a Tennesse…
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50 min
Woo Woo Pull Over!!
On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha take a look at some of the liability issues surrounding the use of red lights and sirens. What does the law allow…
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1 h 08
Episode 11: Reasonable Doubt
On 8/22/2021, a Colorado grand jury handed down a 32-count criminal indictment against the police officers and EMS personnel involved in the incident that led to Elijah McClain’s d…