A 32-year-old male presented to paramedics approximately one hour following an intentional overdose of propranolol. Patient history and evidence on scene indicated ingestion of 2.4 g (sixty 40 mg...
The response to mental health emergencies in the community often presents unique and complex challenges for paramedics. This is often a result of the ambiguous nature of presentations, the lack of...
‘Blended learning is realized in teaching and learning environments where there is an effective integration of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning as a result of...
So what can the OU offer to people in the emergency care area? It might seem counterintuitive to teach such a hands-on subject at a distance, but the OU achieves this by entering into partnerships...
‘This award provides a long overdue recognition of the unavoidable and sometimes lethal hazards faced by ambulance staff on a daily basis’.
The SSEF is being implemented through the UKFST. With multidisciplinary and lay representation from across the UK, the UKFST directs and manages the application of the SSEF to the development of the...
Medical advances in the last decade have seen stroke care go from ‘supportive medical therapy to that of an acute medical emergency’ (Bray et al, 2005). Acute stroke occurs when blood flow to part of...
‘The process of withstanding the negative effects of risk exposure, demonstrating positive adjustment in the face of adversity or trauma, and beating the odds associated with risks.’.
Scally and Donaldson (1998) advocate clinical governance to improve care and quality within the NHS. In line with this, this article will use the review, agree, implement and demonstrate (RAID)...
The listening styles profile (LSP) has been used widely as a standardized measure (Watson et al, 1995). The LSP was originally administered to young adults in the US (Watson et al, 1995). The LSP...
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