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Introduction to mental healthcare in paramedic practice: The provision and context of mental healthcare in Australia

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Abstract

Paramedics in their role as emergency medical care providers are in a unique position to provide mental health assessment, care and transport for those with mental ill-health. Paramedics, as one of only a few professions which provide immediate emergency medical care and cross boundaries into both primary and tertiary care, attend individuals in their home and in the community. Paramedicine is undergoing a change in service provision as public health needs and demands change (Eaton et al., 2019)
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMental Health and Mental Illness in Paramedic Practice
EditorsLouise Roberts, David Hains
Place of PublicationChatswood, NSW
PublisherElsevier
Chapter1
Pages1-26
Number of pages26
ISBN (Electronic)9780729543187
ISBN (Print)9780729587570
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • mental healthcare
  • Paramedic practice
  • paramedicine
  • emergency medical care
  • Australia

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