Essex and Herts Air Ambulance: a focused case series for pre-hospital practice

We report the case of a 2-year-old boy who sustained a scald to the abdomen after pulling a freshly made cup of tea over himself. Following a crew request for analgesia and transfer to a burns unit,...

Paramedics developing rapport with the elderly: a pilot study

‘Instructional methods should not be used in the teaching of communication skills, since they are ineffective in comparison with experiential methods’.

Developing leadership in the UK's ambulance service: a review of the consultant paramedic role

The concept of improved clinical leadership through non-medical consultant roles was first introduced in DH guidance Making a Difference (DH, 1999a), and was part of the wider modernisation agenda set...

Master's of Research in Clinical Practice, Kingston and St George's, University of London

Having the time to explore clinical problems and pursue career development through research is a valuable opportunity not to be missed.

College of Paramedics draft response statement on sepsis

The College of Paramedics is aware of the recent publication by the Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman of Time to Act; Severe sepsis: rapid diagnosis and treatment saves lives..

Student paramedic recruitment drives

What is happening in urgent care?

‘The implications to paramedics and the ambulance services should be clear in that there is a long time-series of step-like increases in serious medical conditions requiring an ambulance journey to...

Reviewing the standards of proficiency for paramedics

‘These standards of proficiency will provide an explanation of the essential obligations expected of registered paramedics by the Health and Care Professions Council’.