I've read through this whole thread and finally decided to voice my opinion for the first time ever wihtin the forums on this. With that being said, here it goes...
First, everyone is human. I do not know of a single person that has not had gotten tunnel vision or become so focused on one thing that other things are overlooked. With that, I feel that the EMT-B acted with the patient's best interest in mind when she got the attention of the medic. Once the medic agreed, then the EMT-B should have taken over with controlling the bleeding, handling traction, etc., whatever WAS in the scope of practice and let the medic do the pushing. I firmly believe that you do the best you can within your scope.
Second, to lie on a trip sheet about what occurred is just wrong. Simple as that. It would also damage the 'trust' I would have in that medic. Why? Lying is wrong regardless of the reason. In this case, it would make me question this medic's abilities and judgement. If someone lies once and is caught in it, I believe, and this is only my opinion mind you, that they will do it again or have done it in the past.
Third, while I am still relatively 'new' to the actual ranks of EMS, I've been around it almost my entire life. I've seen numerous MVA's and assisted with medical calls as a FF that I decided that becoming an EMT-B would benefit others. I am by no means saying I know everything, nor do I wish to be labelled as a 'know-it-all', but isn't the reason all of us are in this profession is to try to make a difference in the lives of our fellow men/women around us? Yes, some may get the "God complex", it happens in a lot of different fields. And yes, I will include myself in that category. I began thinking along those lines in the fire service until a friend pulled me to the side and actually talked to me. Ever since then, I strive to put the patient or whoever I may be helping at the time, first and not my ego.
Having said all that, I think the bottom line is this, what was done was wrong. Period. As for some of the other replies to this thread; yes, this is a dead horse (more like the fossilized remains being bludgeoned even more); I do not know of other states or localities except for my area in which EMT-B's are not allowed to start IV's or push meds; for bashing others, I'll just simply quote a line "Can't we simply all just get along?"; and finally, I would like to think that regardless of age, training, experience,etc., we all are here to help others.
Bill