Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice

This book gives the reader, the paramedic, so much more to think about in terms of additional care and support for the patient rather than the traditional management approach. It promotes a holistic approach to this patient group and will be a welcome addition to any paramedic’s library.

– Liz Harris – Head of Professional Standards, College of Paramedics

Dr Rolfe and David Partlow’s Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice takes the reader on a journey through regulatory and support systems relevant to prehospital emergency mental health care. The lived experiences of the authors and contributors ensure that factors important to paramedics are addressed. An important read for Emergency Medical Service employees wanting to build their knowledge and confidence.

– Sasha Johnston – Academic Support Lead, Research Paramedic and DPhil candidate.

The assessment and management of mental health cases has become a core paramedic role the world over, with the number of presentations continuing to grow. We know that the care provided to a mental health case in the out-of-hospital setting can make a real difference to a patient’s outcome, and that’s why preparing paramedics for this critical role is essential. Mental Health Care in Paramedic Practice is a well-written text authored by experts in the field that covers a range of mental health presentations. It is well structured, easy-to-read and utilises case studies to bring the theory into practice. A must read for novice and experienced practitioners.

– Professor Tony Walker ASM – Chief Executive Officer, Ambulance Victoria; Adjunct Professor, Department of Paramedicine, Monash University

A book that allows everyone, from student to expert, to learn more about the specific areas of mental health as paramedics. It includes sections on a wide range of mental health issues seen out of hospital and links to other disciplines, as well as common presentations and those not so common… A must book for all education programmes.

– Stef Cormack – Senior Lecturer and Research Lead Paramedic Science, University of Wolverhampton