I haven't seen any of this series, as I find that there are too many programmes like this at the moment which, under the guise of 'educating and informing' are actually just sensationalising issues.
However I have seen things that are similar, and I find it uncomfortable that it seems more acceptable in some ways to have a flippant attitude towards someone who has self-harmed or is actively suicidal or acutely mentally unwell than it is if someone has physical problems. You wouldn't hear many paramedics say "Oh cripes, another heart attack, boring".
I understand that paramedics are there to respond to medical emergencies, but I fundamentally believe that mental health emergencies are medical, sometimes life-or-death emergencies like any other. I do wish there was a specialised emergency service who could manage mental health crises in the community, who had training and could do necessary first aid, C&R etc. but there really isn't the money. So it feels like patients with mental health problems are expected to be 'someone else's problem'.
I am saying this generally, as I previously stated I haven't seen the programme.
It feels as though there is this air of 'well, it's self-inflicted' - which it sometimes is - but they seem to forget that so many health problems are indirectly self-inflicted, as a result of poor lifestyle choices.
The programme is about the emergency crew and the peoples problems they deal with-they didn't deal with that with him at all.
So i thought why put that in? its called 999 whats the emergency not 999 whats the emergency and every other problem you have in your life you're struggling to deal with that we actually didn't take you to hospital for!
^Made me lol!
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Most disturbing thing is kings cross station man under a train guess I know now it does not kill you x
I found that the worst one, & at the end they said he was still receiving treatment & 'may never fully recover'. Chilling
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They should not show the peoples identities it could cause them problems when they are well
Especially with the amount of repeats this programme will inevitably get. I remember a few members from here being uncomfortable about the RYL documentary being repeated a few times
I would be really interested to know about the legalities of gaining permission from the patients.
A few years ago I responded to an offer on an OCD forum to be on a documentary where I would go away to receive help. I was so desperate at the time. They interviewed me, my Dad & my friend on camera. They asked to speak to my CPN (who told me that she would tell them I was too vulnerable) but they never did. My CPN convinced me it was a bad idea & I emailed the woman to tell her I wasn't in the right place, blah blah. She never replied
^ lol! thanks well I just wish programmes would stick to the story they are supposed to be doing.
This week they did stick to the stories presented to the crew so i'm at least happy with that
"And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back so shake him off."
I was horrified about the way some of the paramedics were treating drunk people - yes I can see they get frustrated, but having recently been taken to A&E via ambulance due to a drink related SI/Sui attempt incident, I would be horrified to think that they'd been speaking about me like that.
I was horrified about the way some of the paramedics were treating drunk people - yes I can see they get frustrated, but having recently been taken to A&E via ambulance due to a drink related SI/Sui attempt incident, I would be horrified to think that they'd been speaking about me like that.
I completely agree, I have been in that situation too and I would hate to have them say and think that way about me.
I have to say, the show does make me paranoid for the above reasons! Even though I haven't been taking in because of drinking, this show really does highlight how they can be super nice to your face and then horrible behind your back. Although I'm sure a lot of that is down to clever editing and perhaps a pressure that is put on them to make a good show.
Paramedics are not allowed to restrain people, hence why they could not stop the guy from taking the overdose. If they touched him they could have got in trouble for assault had he made a complaint.
I have mixed views on this series. I think they are trying to show mental health and what it actually causes people to feel, and to also show the impact it has on the emergency services.
Don't think it's been tastefully done in some ways though I don't believe that to be the paramedics fault.
I am doing paramedics and I agree that it is offensive to stop someone or restrain someone. This is against law.
well I just wish programmes would stick to the story they are supposed to be doing.
