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Ambulance Driver or Paramedic?

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

As paramedics, whilst we often take great offence at being called ambulance drivers, the question is, when it’s our turn to drive, what exactly is it that we are providing? Do we fully engage in shared patient care with our attending partner, or do we switch off so that we can simply drive the ambulance and take it easy? Boyd, M. &

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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.

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The 10 Best EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics Recommended by Veteran EMT

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Men's Stryke EMS Pants Best Men’s Pants 5.11’s Stryke EMS Pants are the current market leader in emergency services outerwear. These pants were named a Hot Product in 2018 by JEMS Magazine and after wearing these I can see why. Top 5 Best Men's EMS Pants for EMTs and Paramedics 1: 5.11 Overall, the 5.11

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