Non-binary paramedics and inclusive patient care

The term ‘genderqueer’ emerged in the 1980s as a precursor to the term ‘non-binary’ (Hendrie, 2019). It was increasingly used in the 1990s, particularly among political activists (Tobia, 2018) and...

Mental wellbeing of student paramedics before and after first ambulance placement

The aim of the study is to describe and explore the mental wellbeing of UK student paramedics before and after their first ambulance placement.

Experiences of homeless individuals using ambulance services: a narrative review

This study aims to narratively explore why homeless individuals access healthcare through ambulance services and to identify lived experiences of both these individuals and paramedics. Three...

Influence of simulation fidelity on student learning in a prehospital setting

This narrative literature review was undertaken during February and March 2023. Searches of selected databases were undertaken (Table 1)..

Settling into a new GP

Another responsibility is ensuring that patient letters are read within good time and appropriately actioned—examples being monitoring their blood pressure, booking blood tests or making medication...

Preparing the new paramedic generation

Not a dull moment

One bright Monday morning, 15 minutes prior to shift starting at 11 am, a member of the public knocked on the windows at station to inform us that an elderly lady had fallen over and needed help.

The Future is Bright

Resuscitation science has come a long way since 1906 when George Crile and David Dolley found that they could temporarily resuscitate mastiffs using a combination of a chest compression, saline, and...

ECG case series for paramedics: June 2024

There is ST segment elevation across a number of leads. However, in this case the changes are not as a consequence of acute myocardial infarction. Rather, this ECG suggests early repolarisation...

Spotlight on Research

Alcohol-related harm—whether acute or long-term—has provided a significant challenge for populations and healthcare services across the UK..

Bias toward the LGBTQIA+ community by Australasian paramedicine students

This prospective, cross-sectional, quantitative study used a survey methodology. Participants were Australian or New Zealand students on undergraduate paramedicine courses and were recruited through...

Wristwatches in bare-below-the-elbows out-of-hospital policies: time for a review

Two searches by the Library and Knowledge Service for Ambulance Services in England were commissioned by the author. This service undertakes searches of PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and EMCARE...

Learning afforded to student paramedics in a rural health promotion activity

Rural parts of Australia hold significant opportunity for health promotion activities as there is a combination of substantial burden of disease with limited access to health services (Smith et al,...

Achievement of student paramedic competency in out-of-ambulance settings

This study aims to evaluate whether NOCP paramedic competencies can be achieved in an OOA placement model through the supervision of competency completion. If this evaluation is positive, this OOA...

Reaping rewards

Although university is common pathway for students who have studied A-levels, mature students are increasingly returning to education at later stages of their lives. Prior to starting my degree, I...