Wristwatches in bare-below-the-elbows out-of-hospital policies: time for a review
This narrative review adds evidential clarity to the ongoing debate surrounding the NHS-mandated bare-below-the-elbows (BBE) policy. Specifically focusing on the context of ambulance clinicians working in the out-of-hospital environment and their wristwatch use during clinical activity. Read more...
Emergency primary and secondary systems of assessment
Many of the patients who call 999 are not experiencing an easily recognisable life-threatening condition. However, reports into serious untoward incidents have shown that some are related to the assessment of the patient. To ensure paramedics can recognise and manage these patients, they require training and practice. Read more...
Burnout in frontline ambulance staff
A study of 1332 ambulance workers found causes of stress to be tight targets, long hours and physical demands (Unison, 2014). Similarly, Egan (2017) cited constant demands, lengthy and extended shifts, bullying or harassment, and a lack of development opportunities as factors responsible for staff decisions to leave the ambulance service. Read more...
Principlism is arguably the dominant recognised ethical framework used within medicine and other Western health professions today, including the UK paramedic profession. It concerns the application of four principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. Read more...
Exploring the clinical debrief: benefits and barriers
This article explores the benefits of and barriers to debriefing in clinical practice as well as the emerging debate around the potential harm or benefit of single-session debriefing. Read more...
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