Published: August 2010
This book covers:
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The development of the roles of paramedics as well as nurses within urgent care
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The issues around policies and processes
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An examination of the impact of national programmes on career pathways
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Discussion of the key aspects of clinical leadership, mentorship and supervision
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The important legal and ethical considerations in relation to the practitioner in urgent care.
About the author
Lynda Sibson lectures at Coventry University and is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Warwick. She is an Independent Nurse Consultant with a background in primary care and paramedic education and is an editorial board member for the Journal of Paramedic Practice.
Table of Contents
Section One: Professional practice
Chapter 1 Paramedic practice
Chapter 2 Nursing practice
Section Two: Clinical leadership
Chapter 3 Clinical leadership in urgent care
Chapter 4 Clinical supervision
Chapter 5 Mentorship
Chapter 6 Reflective practice
Section Three: Legal and ethical issues
Chapter 7 Legal issues
Chapter 8 Ethical issues
Index