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Originally Posted by Cherie
No I would never be tempted to call an ambulance as if you feel a GP can deal with your illness then an ambulance is not warranted and someone who really needs one could die while they are dealing with your manflu, There are walk in clinics you could try or call NHS direct or go and see your pharmacist for advice. This post has made me quite  |
Totally agree, the Ambulance service is over stretched at the best of times so it certainly does not need vital resources diverted to come rushing to your aid because you have a sore throat.
Anyone who knowingly pulls a stunt like this should be charged with wasting ES time and invoiced for the cost and time of this Unnecessary ambulance journey.
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