Ivan Perkins, a 42-year-old Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the NHS, was dismissed following accusations of inappropriate behavior towards a suicidal female patient. During an ambulance ride, Perkins engaged with the woman by suggesting they could go on a "date" and offered her fitness advice, promoting his gym and fitness training services. This incident raised serious concerns about his professionalism and the ethics of care that is expected from medical personnel.