A nuisance for paramedics? Yes. But don't you think there's something wrong with somebody who feels the need to do this to get attention? I know someone who swallowed a couple of pills then told all her friends and got taken to hospital. Was she attention-seeking? Knowing her, undoubtedly. But she was also a sick person who needed help. There probably are people who think it's all a joke or that there's no problem with worrying people like that, but I prefer to assume that they need help which will teach them to fulfil their emotional needs without scaring the hell out of their friends and calling out an ambulance.