What do you say when random people ask your medical opinion?

[Frankensteve]

I like to tell them that it sounds really bad, and if they don't get it checked out immediately that they are likely to die, lose a limb etc. Then I say "just kidding"....lol

In reality, I don't give people advice, cause I am not a Doctor

[Michael]

emtannie's policy sounds sweet.

[CodeBlueEMT]

"Well, medicine isn't an exact science."

Shayne

[Just Plain Ruff]

I just tell em "It sounds like Ebola or Marburg" and then tell them to go to their doc.

[Dustdevil]

THIS IS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE HEARD IN ALL MY YEARS AS A FIREFIGHTER

THAT IS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE HEARD IN ALL MY YEARS AS A PARAMEDIC!

[ccmedoc]

=D> =D> =D>

[Richard B the EMT]

Jess, Dr House seems to be strobing, not blinking or flashing, so what does THAT mean?

[FormerEMSLT297]

"I'm not a Dr. but i did stay at a holiday inn last night"

or

"I'm not a Dr. but i play one on TV"

or

"I dunno im just a paramedic, Sorry"

[firedoc5]

You know, this one has stumped me. For all the years of having one liners, quick with zingers, being known as the go to guy for a smart-aleck response, I've pretty much drew a blank on an absolute ideal response.

Of course I'm with Annie and will absolutely deal with something that is a ligit problem. But for something obviously that does not warrant emergency care, I'm drawing a blank. Perhaps something would come to mind if the occasion ever called for it, and if it does, you'll be the first to know about it.

[Michael]

if the occasion ever called for it

firedoc: "Have you ever had this before?"

pt.: "I'm not sure. I think maybe."

firedoc: "Well, you've got it again."