What is CP? Put simply, it could be considered an expansion or realignment in the focus of EMS. An effective graphic representation of this change was included in the 2013 CP briefing for the EMS on...
In a series of cases, the English courts have recognised the legal effect at common law of advance statements. In the case of validity of an advance refusal of life-saving treatment, the courts will...
The HMR defines who can buy and possess medicines, and this is summarised in Appendix 1. There is an exemption for the purchase of general sales medicines; however, the supply chain for these...
Protecting the public and enhancing patient safety is the first concern of the paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council, 2016). Patient safety is a challenge globally and requires knowledge and...
More traditional methods of teaching teach the basics of a concept during classroom time and the student is expected to learn more deeply about the concept in self-directed study time. The basis of...
Neurological conditions that cause an abrupt and rapid increase in ICP are closely correlated with, and therefore at greatest risk of, NPO (Davison et al, 2012).
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The model predicts that the number of regular fallers among older people is the most influential contributor to demand for ambulances in South West England. This factor is predicted to be over three...
Remaining effective within the tactical environment requires clinicians to assess the effectiveness of their clinical practice, while continuously ensuring that their safety is not being compromised....
