Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice av Louise (Lecturer Bachelor of Paramedic Science College of Medicine and Public Health Flinder

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<p>With increasing prevalence, paramedics are commonly dispatched to pre-hospital settings where mental health and mental illness are essential considerations in paramedic practice and approaches to treatment. <i>Mental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice </i>is the first text of its kind - a resource specifically written by expert clinicians and academics solely for the Australian and New Zealand paramedic context.</p><p>The text introduces fundamental concepts and theories in mental health and mental illness in the context of paramedic principles of care. It delves into topics such as person-centred mental healthcare; communication and the therapeutic relationship; and legal and ethical issues - all within the realm of paramedic practice. The textbook steps students through common patient presentations in the pre-hospital setting and offers practical guidance in applying appropriate approaches to treatment.</p><ul><b><li>Case studies accompanied by critical thinking quest