How Do Retired Paramedics Fit into Remote, Rural Emergency Departments?


 
Language:

English

Author:

Eismnman A

Series/Journal Title:

Rural and Remote Health

Volume:

13

Issue:

2057

Description:

This article argues that paramedics’ skills, education and experience enable them to become useful physician assistants who may relieve much of the doctors’ burden, allowing physicians in remote hospitals to concentrate on genuine medical duties; but the objection of doctors’ and nurses’ professional organizations constitute a substantial obstacle to this solution. [adapted from abstract]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type