With cases of mental health illness on the rise, it is increasingly crucial that ambulance clinicians and paramedics feel empowered in their ability to assess and manage a variety of conditions. This resource provides the foundation of knowledge you need to navigate often-fraught situations with sensitivity and confidence.
Encouraging an interactive approach, critical thinking, and practical application to reinforce your learning, this guide includes and covers:
- A range of mental health presentations (including post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, and addiction)
- Patients with complex needs (learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dementia)
- Guidance on risk assessment and safety
- The nuances of the legal framework surrounding mental health and mental capacity
- Nine case studies, eight reflective exercises, seven workbook activities and further clinical tips.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
112 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Class Publishing Ltd |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2022-09-21 |
| ISBN |
9781859599662 |
