Book Review

On humanising psychosomatic illness

Dr. O'Sullivan opens with common examples of how the mind affects the body—tears are a physiological response to a feeling. Blushing is also a physiological, visible reflection of inner feelings. The...

A question of ethics?

It could be argued that ethics and morality have always been a part of prehospital care in as much as, one would hope, prehospital practitioners would always try to act in the best interest of their...

Leadership messages for all health professionals

This book has a refreshing and readable style, which should attract paramedics and all health professionals, regardless of their specialty or managerial role. It should also attract a wide range of...

Capnography: not just for cardiac arrest

Chapter 1 entitled ‘The Basics’ provides an overview of the technology behind capnometry/capnography, the various available options of measuring EtCO2 levels and a detailed look at all phases of the...

A battle of expense, efficiency and holistic care

From this introduction, I am sure you have gathered that this book is aimed at the healthcare manager looking for innovative ways to improve services to make them more efficient and effective....

CPD on the move for student and newly qualified paramedics

Part 1 provides a solid overview of cardiac anatomy and physiology. Despite the authors managing to explain difficult concepts in a simple way, as well as using figures to illustrate what they are...