A colleague recently referred me to your blog and it's become a bit of a daily habit now. It is amazing though, how true the saying "same shit, different city" applies to the international community of paramedics. However, I do have to say this lady would definitely NOT have got in my ambulance - normally. I did read though, that you were out of your area and looking to end your shift so, under those exceptional circumstances, I agree with the 'protect thyself at all costs philosophy '- I would have done the same.