Fundamentals of paramedic practice : a systems approach / edited by Sam Willis, Ian Peate.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Professionalism in paramedic practice -- Professional health regulation for paramedicine -- Legal and ethical aspects of paramedic practice -- The impact of professional culture on paramedics and students -- Human factors in paramedicine -- Sociological aspects of paramedic practice -- Communication competency in healthcare -- Practice-based learning -- Well-being for paramedics -- Mental health for paramedics -- Responding to mental health in the community -- De-escalation -- Public health and health promotion -- Leadership in paramedic practice -- The foundations of research in paramedic practice -- Medical terminology -- Essential toxicology for out-of-hospital clinicians -- Trauma -- Prehospital electrocardiography -- Assessing the cardiovascular system -- Assessing the nursing system -- Assessing the abdomen -- Assessing the respiratory system -- Paramedic assessment skills -- Birth and the paramedic -- Paediatrics: recognition of the sick child -- Medical emergencies -- Caring for older adults -- Managing minor injuries in the out-of-hospital setting -- Major incident management -- Low acuity care -- Family and domestic violence -- End-of-life care.

"The paramedic they are working with is experienced, confident and has impressed the student on many occasions. The registered paramedic is popular with their colleagues and often takes the lead when discussing difficult situations in work and is also a key member of the team when socialising outside of work. They enjoy pranks and often laugh about other colleagues' vulnerabilities"-- Provided by publisher.