Opinion

Optimising communication for people with dementia

Ineffective communication leads to poor patient outcomes and experiences (Fong et al, 2010; Lang, 2012). Communication difficulties make gaining informed consent more challenging, delaying initiation...

Rewind technique for trauma in ambulance staff

The rewind technique for trauma is a brief psychological intervention, which aims to resolve symptoms of PTSD in as few as three sessions. It involves the therapist coaching a client through imagining...

LGBTQ+ history through the lens of paramedic practice

LGBTQ+ History Month, which takes place every February in the UK, provides an ideal opportunity to reflect on this element of our profession's development. It reminds us of how far we have come in our...