A growing number of paramedics are assuming positions within general practice as the demand for primary healthcare in the UK rises.
This essential publication examines the breadth of the paramedic position and its foundations within the context of primary care. It was written and edited by more than 20 physicians in the field of primary care. In addition to giving aspiring paramedics the theoretical foundation and context needed to develop substantive knowledge and understanding in this subject, this resource serves as a clinical reference for paramedics who are already practicing in this area.
It includes a wide range of primary care-related topics, such as assessment, diagnosis, investigations, and management of a variety of presentations, in addition to consultation techniques, decision-making processes, and professional concerns. Case studies are used at the end of clinical chapters to assist students retain what they have learned and put theory into the context of the primary care setting.
It can be intimidating to enter a new field of medicine, but with this manual at your side and the years of clinical experience you’ve gained as a paramedic, you’ll be prepared to handle any patient consultation in general care.
