Professional practice in paramedic, emergency and urgent care /

Professional practice in paramedic, emergency and urgent care / edited by Val Nixon. - Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013. - 1 online resource (xi, 228 pages :) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History taking / Val Nixon -- Consultation and communication skills / Karen Gubbins and Val Nixon -- Clinical decision making / Jacqui Mason and Val Nixon -- Evidence based practice / Louise Perkinton and Val Nixon -- Reflection and reflective practice / Kay Norman and Val Nixon -- Professional and legal issues / Karen Latcham -- Anti-discriminatory practice / Matt Capsey -- Medicines management / Lorna McInulty -- Continuous professional development and portfolio development / Val Nixon.

Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Acute Care explores a range of contemporary relevant topics fundamental to professional practice. Written for pre- and post-registration paramedic students, it is also ideal for existing practitioners looking to develop their CPD skills. Each chapter includes examples, practical exercises and clinical scenarios helping the reader relate theory to practice and develop critical thinking skillsCovers not only acute patient care but a range of additional topics to provide a holistic approach to out-of-hospital care
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Emergency medicine.
HEALTH & FITNESS--First Aid.
MEDICAL--Allied Health Services--Emergency Medical Services.
Emergency medicine.


Electronic books.

RC86.7 / .P76 2013eb

362.18