Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

A Systems Approach
Herausgegeben:Willis, Sam; Dalrymple, Roger

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Driven by changes to clinical practice, new evidence-based research, and shifts in global economics and politics, the field of paramedic science is rapidly evolving. This new edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice offers students and recently qualified practitioners an accessible and comprehensive introduction to paramedic science and pre-hospital care, providing expert and up-to-date guidance on the essential theories and real-world practice of this dynamic area of emergency medicine.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this user-friendly textbook provides broad and inclusive coverage of topics including professionalism, law and ethics, assessment skills, research methods, pharmacology and more. Contributions from experienced paramedics and clinicians, contemporary case studies, full-colour illustrations and powerful pedagogical tools help students gain a thorough understanding of the essential components of paramedic practice.
_ Employs a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the study of paramedic practice, presenting theoretical and clinical topics in a straightforward and student-friendly manner
_ New chapters on toxicology, medical terminology and low acuity care in paramedicine, with an increased focus on mental health
_ Includes new end-of-chapter learning activities and quizzes, case studies and references, charts and diagrams

Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach is an invaluable resource for undergraduate paramedic and emergency care students as well as qualified paramedics, clinicians and educators seeking an authoritative reference on current practice.

Produktdetails

• Fundamentals
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Blackwell
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W119462950
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. November 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 203mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1116g
• ISBN-13: 9781119462958
• ISBN-10: 1119462959
• Artikelnr.: 56255005

Autorenporträt

Sam Willis is Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.   Roger Dalrymple is Principal Lecturer, Professional Education and Leadership Programmes, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

List of contributors xiv

Preface xvi

Acknowledgements xvii

About the companion website xviii

Chapter 1 Professionalism in paramedic practice 1
Netta Lloyd-Jones

Introduction 2

Professionalism in paramedic practice 2

Defining professionalism 3

Professionalism as ethical practice 3

Professional identity, socialisation, and culture 4

How do students learn professionalism? 6

Assessment and standards of professionalism 7

Regulatory areas, fitness to practise processes, and outcomes 8

Conclusion 9

Activities 9

Glossary 10

References 10

Chapter 2 Professional health regulation for paramedicine and ambulance prehospital emergency care 12
Ramon Z. Shaban, Ruth Townsend

Introduction 13

Principles for paramedic professional health regulation 13

Health professional regulation for paramedic professionalism 14

The UK experience 15

Paramedics behaving badly 18

The Australian experience 19

Conclusion 20

Activities 21

Glossary 21

References 22

Chapter 3 Human factors in paramedicine 23
Sam Willis, Helen Pocock

Introduction 24

What are human factors? 24

Human error in paramedicine 25

Tasks 26

Organisation 27

Tools and technology 28

Environment 28

Interactions 29

Human factors in paramedic practice 29

Conclusion 32

Activities 32

Glossary 33

References 33

Chapter 4 Mental capacity and prehospital care 35
Sue Putman

Introduction 36

What is mental capacity? 36

How do we make decisions? 37

Assessing mental capacity 38

The five principles 39

Additional mental capacity safeguards 43

Conclusion 45

Activities 46

Glossary 46

References 47

Chapter 5 Mental health and prehospital care 48
Sue Putman

Introduction 49

What is 'mental health'? 49

What are 'mental disorder' and 'mental illness'? 50

Emotions (mood) and behaviour 52

ABC model of emotion 52

Brief outline of common mental illnesses 52

General strategies to help with all mental health conditions in the prehospital environment 56

Mental health act 57

Conclusion 57

Activities 58

Glossary 58

References 58

Chapter 6 Communication skills for the prehospital professional 60
Sam Willis, Gary Mellor

Introduction 61

Background 61

The importance of effective communication 62

A model of communication 62 vii

Nonverbal communication 63

Verbal communication 68

Effective listening 69

Empathy 70

Barriers to effective communication in the prehospital setting 70

Conclusion 71

Activities 71

Glossary 72

References 73

Chapter 7 Sociological aspects of paramedic practice 74
Kellie Tune

Introduction 75

The sociological imagination 75

Three sociological paradigms 76

The sociocultural context of health 78

Medicalisation and demedicalisation 80

Conclusion 80

Activities 80

Glossary 82

References 82

Chapter 8 Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice 84
Ruth Townsend, Sam Willis, Nevin Mehmet

Introduction 85

Legal aspects of