Originally Posted by
morbidT
Yeah, I don't know. That is something I've never discussed with any other medical professional. We have a douchbag in my community. He kills cats and puts them on peoples cars, slashes tires, jumps out in front of us in the fire trucks and ambulance. He's had swat out here several times, walks around with a machete and gun strapped to his back. He tells everyone that his house is booby trapped. He's called 911 twice. Once for a bellyache and once for getting shot. ha
I treated him just like I would any other patient. When he was shot we even called the medivac and he got a helicopter ride. That was two years ago and his shenanigans continue. He threatened my life back in June when we had the storm damage. If he called 911 tonight, I'd be there. Now, he hasn't killed anyone (yet), but I like to think that if he did do something horrendous, I would keep my professional judgment.
When I worked in the clinic, we would get prisoners coming in in their jumpsuits and handcuffs. I treated them just like any other patient that walked in the door. It's my job. I couldn't live with myself if I let someone die. I don't care if they are an asshole murderer. I don't want that on my hands. I've heard that other people want to save asshats so they can let the justice system take care of them.