The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic
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Are you still the type of paramedic you had hoped to be when you first set foot inside an ambulance?<br /><br />Is it easy for you to go home at the end of each shift without questioning your actions?<br /><br />Would your style of patient care be acceptable for your own family in their time of need?<br /><br />In the current climate of increasing prehospital demand, it is more important than ever that paramedic standards ensure optimum skill, safety and professionalism. With growing call volumes, public scrutiny, legal liability and employer expectations often creating a sense of overwhelm, the ability to maintain such standards can easily begin to suffer.<br /><br />Find out how to evaluate your own individual practice with a simple, pain scale type approach, so that you remain at the top of your game no matter where you are in your career.<br /><br />Using a conversational and inclusive format, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic is an easy to follow book. Designed to be picked up, put down and picked back up again at any point, no matter how time poor you may be.<br />* Ignite your initial spark, rekindle your passion or maintain your existing pride in paramedicine <br />* Ensure a strong focus on best patient care, safety, public perception and professionalism <br />* Avoid unnecessary incidents, disciplinary issues and confusion in an already stressful role <br />* Enhance your reputation, mutual respect and enjoyment of the rewarding career you have chosen<br /><br />Written by a paramedic, specifically for paramedics, from students right through to veterans. A judgment free read, to grow the good, break the bad and undo the ugly in all of us.
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Tammie Bullard. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic
Why This Book. And Why It Matters
Guidelines. For The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Chapter 1 | Public Perception. Public Perception Means Everything
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Chapter 2 | Safety. Safety Doesn’t Have To Be A Dirty Word
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Chapter 3 | The Bluff. Beware The Bluff, But Wear It Well
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Chapter 4 | Precepting. Precepting Paramedics For Our Own Old Age
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Chapter 5 | Doctors & Nurses. Doctors, Nurses & Bridging The Gap
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Chapter 6 | Leadership. Leadership In The Spotlight
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Why It Matters
Putting Yourself In The Picture
Which Paramedic Are You? Good, Bad or Downright Ugly?
Grasping The Good
Banishing The Bad
Unravelling The Ugly
Why It Matters
Checking In. Checking In With Your Paramedic Practice
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
The Last Word. Why It Matters
Making Notes. For Next Time Around
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For Joe and Alex
Your unwavering encouragement, constant support, brave and open honesty, laughter and love makes the world a great place.
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The patient cannot believe this and hopes that her gratitude is being dismissed with modesty and humility. She wants, and possibly needs, to believe that her perception of paramedics is as professional, hardworking, caring members of society. If this is not the case, how can she feel confident that we want to provide that professionalism and care?
Her daughter joins in and describes how paramedics have always been so cheery, and reassuringly calm, during treatment of her mother in the past. Our partner, however, is keen to emphasise their casual, cool demeanour. They go on to quote “You call, we haul!” type phrases, stating that we only work for half of the year. Omitting the fact that a good chunk of that time is spent working long shifts, or sleeping to catch up afterwards. As we listen, we cringe with shame.
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