Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care

Valerie Nixon

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Wiley-Blackwell
14 June 2013

Accident & emergency medicine

Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care explores a range of contemporary relevant topics fundamental to professional practice. Written for both pre- and post-registration paramedic students, it is also ideal for existing practitioners looking to develop their CPD skills as well as nursing and other health professionals working in emergency and urgent care settings.

Each chapter includes examples, practical exercises and clinical scenarios, helping the reader relate theory to practice and develop critical thinking skills Covers not only acute patient management but also a range of additional topics to provide a holistic approach to out-of-hospital care Completion of the material in the book can be used as evidence in professional portfolios as required by the Health and Care Professions Council

Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care is a comprehensive, theoretical underpinning to professional practice at all levels of paramedic and out-of-hospital care.

Edited by: Valerie Nixon
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9780470656150
ISBN 10: 0470656158
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 June 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Contributors vi Introduction ix Acknowledgements xi 1 History Taking 1 Val Nixon 2 Consultation and Communication Skills 22 Karen Gubbins and Val Nixon 3 Clinical Decision Making 50 Jacqui Mason and Val Nixon 4 Evidence Based Practice 77 Louise Perkinton and Val Nixon 5 Reflection and Reflective Practice 107 Kay Norman and Val Nixon 6 Professional and Legal Issues 132 Karen Latcham 7 Anti-discriminatory Practice 154 Matt Capsey 8 Medicines Management 176 Lorna McInulty 9 Continuing Professional Development and Portfolio Development 203 Val Nixon Index 223

About the Editor Val Nixon is Academic Group Lead for Adult Nursing at Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, UK. Paramedic Education was a large part of her previous role as Principal Lecturer in Acute and Emergency Care at this institution, and she has also acted as Project Lead/Manager for Emergency & Urgent Care (Consultancy) at West Midlands Strategic Health Authority.

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This interesting text will serve well those looking to start, or those already beginning, a career or education in unscheduled care. (Emergency Nurse, 1 October 2013)

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