Inside EMS Podcast: Inked and Pierced?

In this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the relationship between professionalism and perception in EMS. Does being inked and pierced invoke a negative perception among our patients? What does the state of your uniform say about you as an EMT?

Short answer: it depends.

We’d all love to believe that we should be judged solely on our demeanor and the quality of the care we provide, but in the real world, looks matter.

Question is, how much, and to whom?

Tune in to the podcast and share your opinion with us.