Description
Book SynopsisThis bestselling undergraduate level book is an ideal resource for student paramedics looking for an excellent introduction to the main theoretical subjects studied in paramedic courses, and links practice issues to the all-important theory base.
The chapters bring to life a wide variety of academic subjects, making complex subjects easily readable and encouraging reflection on how theory fits with practice. This third edition has been expanded throughout and includes five new chapters on research and evidence-based practice, human factors affecting paramedic practice, developing resilience, caring for people with dementia, and public health perspectives. This new edition also covers:
â Ethics and law for the paramedic
â Reflective practice and communication
â Professional issues, including clinical audit and governance and anti-discriminatory practice
â Psychological perspectives on health and ill health
â Social factors
â Care of vulnerable adults and end
Table of Contents
Interpersonal communication: a foundation of practice
Reflective practice in relation to out-of-hospital care
Using Clinical Audit to improve patient care
Ethics and law for the paramedic
Research and evidence-based practice
Human factors affecting paramedic practice
Introduction to psychology and child development
Mental health: children, young people and adults
An introduction to sociology, social factors and social policy
Psych-social aspects of health and illness: an introduction
Child Protection
Public Health from a paramedic perspective
Safeguarding adults
Caring for people with dementia
End of life care
Leadership styles and the impact on practice
Theories of decision making
Continuing professional development (CPD) pre-and post-registration
