What happens when a clinical decision becomes a legal case?
In this episode of the Paratus Podcast, seasoned paramedic and expert witness Geo Henderson explores the intersection of EMS and law.
Drawing from real-world EMS experience and legal cases, he examines how decisions made under pressure can have consequences that extend far beyond the call itself.
Geo also shares practical insights to help emergency responders strengthen their clinical practice, improve patient care, and better understand how documentation, decision-making, and preparation can protect both patients and providers.
A fascinating conversation about making sound decisions when the clinical and legal stakes are high.
This Week's Paratus Podcast Guest:
Geo Henderson is an actively practicing paramedic and paramedic expert witness with more than three decades of experience across urban, suburban, and rural EMS.
He currently serves as a Battalion Chief and Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services in New York, and also works as a Shift Commander and Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division.
On the expert witness side, he supports both plaintiff and defense teams in analyzing prehospital cases involving questions like standard of care, delay of care, and transport decisions.
About Paratus Medical:
Binders. Word documents. Paper printouts.
Medical protocols contain critical knowledge that can save lives, yet they are often trapped in formats that are difficult to manage, track, and use in high-pressure situations.
Frontline professionals are frequently expected to remember hundreds of pages of procedures when seconds matter most.
Paratus Medical develops digital tools that help organizations manage protocols more effectively while supporting frontline responders in emergency and critical care situations.
Our solutions are used across EMS, intensive care units, patient transport services, first responder organizations, maritime operations, and even space medicine through our partnership with the Canadian Space Agency.
The Paratus Podcast:
Created in 2025, the Paratus Podcast features short, expert-driven conversations on preparedness, healthcare innovation, and real-world emergency response. Each episode delivers practical insights and stories from professionals working on the front lines. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.