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Mausz et al. Hazard Flagging as a Risk Mitigation Strategy for Violence against Emergency Medical Services
Abstract: Paramedics are increasingly being subjected to violence, creating the potential for significantphysical and psychological harm. Where a patient has a history of violent behavior,[…]
Mausz et al. Sexist, Racist, and Homophobic Violence against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site
Abstract: Violence against paramedics is widely recognized as a serious, but underreported, problem.While injurious physical attacks on paramedics are generally reported, non-physical violence is lesslikely[…]
Johnston et al. Portrayals of a profession: Reflecting on media depictions of paramedics
Today’s paramedics increasingly come from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. They are well educated, highly skilled professionals who provide care in many contexts[…]
Pre-print. Batt et al. Identifying Features of a System of Practice to Inform a Contemporary Competency Framework for Paramedics in Canada
Paramedic practice is highly variable, occurs in diverse contexts, and involves the assessment and management of a range of presentations of varying acuity across the[…]
Mausz et al. Paramedic Willingness to Report Violence Following the Introduction of a Novel, Point-of-Event Reporting Process in a Single Canadian Paramedic Service
Violence against paramedics is increasingly recognized as an important occupational health problem, but pervasive and institutionalized underreporting hinders efforts at risk mitigation. Earlier research has[…]
Pre-print: Lunn et al. Community Paramedicine Supporting Community Needs: A Scoping Review
Health and social needs exist along a dynamic continuum. Recognizing that health status is inextricably impacted by social determinants of health, community paramedicine has opportunities[…]
Communication in Paramedic Practice published
I was delighted to receive a few copies of ‘Communication in Paramedic Practice’ in the post this week which I recently co-authored with Gjyn OToole[…]
Eastwood et al. Paramedicine – an evolving identity
Eastwood K, Johnson M, Williams J, Batt AM, Tavares W. Paramedicine: An evolving identity. Paramedicine. 2023;20(6):177-180. doi:10.1177/27536386231203401
Mausz et al. Prevalence and Characteristics of Violence against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site
Mausz, J.; Johnston, M.; Arseneau-Bruneau, D.; Batt, A.M.; Donnelly, E.A. Prevalence and Characteristics of Violence against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site. Int. J. Environ.[…]