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‘Done for the day’: US ambulance driver abandons patient and takes Uber home
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- An ambulance driver in Cleveland, Ohio, abandoned a patient experiencing chest pain after getting lost and called an Uber to go home instead of continuing the transport to the hospital.
- The driver was employed by Lynx EMS, a private ambulance company, not Cleveland Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- After the driver left, a local Cleveland EMS unit responded, provided medical aid to the patient, and completed the transport to the Cleveland Clinic.
- The Cleveland Association of Rescue Employees clarified that the incident involved a private provider and confirmed that Cleveland EMS ensured the patient received proper care.
- Lynx EMS stated they are investigating the incident and will take appropriate action but declined to provide further comments due to personnel and patient confidentiality.
