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A Survey of Patient Utilization and Trust of Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Little is known about patients’ decisions to come to the Emergency Department (ED) via emergency medical services (EMS) versus privately owned vehicle (POV); this is problematic as trust in EMS systems impacts patient care decisions. Patients completed a multi-method survey during their ED stay.

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Differences in Accuracy Between Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) When Identifying Low-Acuity Pediatric Patients

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. Methods This was a planned secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study of children transported by EMS to an emergency department (ED).

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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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Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

NAEMSP

Sometimes they may benefit from transport to an emergency department if it is consistent with their care plan/wishes. Palliative paramedicine: Comparing clinical practice through guideline quality appraisal and qualitative content analysis. Prehosp Emerg Care. Prehosp Emerg Care. References: 1. Palliat Med.

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Incivility in Critical Care:  adding insult to the injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Incidence and impact of incivility in paramedicine: a qualitative study. Emergency Medical Journal [Internet] 2022;39;52-56. Culture and behaviour in the English National Health Service: overview of lessons from a large multimethod study. Bad manners in the Emergency Department: Incivility among doctors.

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Assessing Provider Understanding of Interfacility Emergency Medical Services Transport

International Journal of Paramedicine

The decisions referring providers make regarding emergency medical services (EMS) level of care and transport modality (ground versus air) can dramatically impact patient care, emergency departments' workflow, hospital length of stay, and EMS resource availability.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. The discipline of paramedicine is growing and evolving.