Emmerson also said when he took Stotts in for treatment a few weeks ago, he asked what action would have been taken had he brought someone into the center having a heart attack. Nelson said in the case of a heart attack or other life-threatening ailments, the health center would make an exception and treat the faculty member. We will give first aid to those who come into the center, if we cannot treat them. In the case of Stotts, she was given an ice pack. Nelson also said the Student Health Center is not an emergency room, and staffers at the center advise individuals in emergency situations to call 911.
Policy is one thing, but it is something else in terms of a medical emergency.
Osei Appiah, assistant professor of communications, said he thought the Student Health Center should concentrate more on treating people and less on policy. Saving a life is priority and should not be ignored because of a loophole or a bureaucratic policy. Copyright 2000 by the Iowa State Daily Publications Board. All rights reserved. No redistribution without the express written consent of the Iowa State Daily Editor in Chief.