Decision Making in Paramedic Practice (Paperback)

This updated edition contains all the essential information to help you apply decision making to your clinical role as a paramedic in Canada. Chapters have been brought in line with the latest guidance and developments in paramedic practice emphasizing the importance and complexities of critical thinking and decision making relevant to a range of Canadian practice settings. The book covers aspects of professionalism, advocacy, understanding why things go wrong, and clinical leadership. It also includes a chapter on inclusive decision making that addresses the needs of Indigenous populations and other diverse communities.

Key features include:

• A comprehensive overview of decision-making theory and how it applies to paramedic practice
• Case studies written specifically for Canadian paramedic practice
• Practice tips and checklists
• New content on ethical and professional considerations

This book will be essential reading for all healthcare professionals interested in the theory and practice of decision-making in clinical practice, including primary care paramedics, advanced care paramedics, and other ambulance clinicians.

Andy Collen is currently a Consultant Paramedic at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in the UK and also works as an Advanced Paramedic in primary care.

Sean Teed has over thirty years of experience as a licensed paramedic, including practice experience in critical care transport and flight paramedicine, emergency department practice and consults on paramedic education. Sean has developed curriculums for various levels of paramedic licensure and paramedic practice environments. Sean currently works as a medical program specialist and interprofessional educator and instructor at Dalhousie University, Canada.