Question: I’ve heard the discussion among crews about allowing certain procedures to be performed on patients while still on EMS stretchers and on delay. I’ve received conflicting responses. I am perfectly fine with 12 lead, blood samples and going to x-ray while patient is with EMS. I’m not comfortable with any medications being given outside my scope of practice while under my care. Some crews say no “hospital” procedures are to be done until the patient is accepted by the ER. My personal opinion is that is possibly delaying patient care and causing more back up delays in the ER. I’ve received different opinions by our management. I know MAC cannot answer to service direction but what is the direction of MAC to what can or should be allowed to be performed by ER staff while under EMS care.