A man in Chicago, Illinois, called for an ambulance after experiencing neck stiffness and what he believed was pneumonia. First responders arrived, but he was then accused of illegally calling 911, as, according to one paramedic, he was having a “non-emergency.”
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I called 911 because I was experiencing severe signs of pneumonia and a neck injury. Instead of giving me medical help, this Chicago Fire Department paramedic verbally abused and humiliated me.He told me multiple times that I do not have a medical emergency, accused me of “abusing the system,” and aggressively told me that “someone else could use the ambulance.” He then went as far as threatening me, saying I could go to jail just for calling an ambulance.I genuinely feel that this mistreatment, intimidation, and refusal to take my health seriously was racially motivated.Calling 911 in good faith when you believe you are sick is NOT a crime. Paramedics are supposed to help us, not threaten, judge, and mistreat us based on who we are. I have already filed formal complaints with the City of Chicago and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Share this to demand accountability.#chicago #911 #paramedic #patientrights #accountability…