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9781418053598

Case Studies for the Emergency Responder Psychosocial, Ethical and Leadership Dimensions

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  • ISBN13:

    9781418053598

  • ISBN10:

    1418053597

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-01-01
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

CASE STUDIES FOR THE EMERGENCY RESPONDER: THE PSYCHOSOCIAL, ETHICAL AND LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS, 1st EDITION is designed to demonstrate how the interpersonal challenges of both emergency medical response personnel and the people they serve can be met head on and effectively conquered. Appropriate for practicing professionals and students alike, the book features case studies spanning a variety of topics including; customer service, incident command, safety, interagency cooperation, internal and external communications, health and wellness, grief, learned helplessness, advocacy, psych patients, EMS protocols, standard operating procedures, cultural issues, team dynamics, interpersonal skills, risk management, public private partnerships, and public education. The case studies encourage readers to think by providing examples that show how certain decisions can either positively or negatively affect the final outcome of a variety of emergency situations and impact their job. This book intends for readers to learn from both positive and negative decision making. It also permits students and professionals to learn from short-sighted, mundane and unprofessional interactions with the patients, between team members, and with other public safety agencies. These case studies will allow readers to build knowledge and reflect; leading to meaningful discussions and dialogue in a variety of environments.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Case Study
Fools Rush In
Case Study
Frequent Flyer
Case Study
In Their Time of Grief
Case Study
A Quarter a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Case Study
All Dressed Up and No Place to Go
Case Study
The Coke Scandal
Case Study
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Case Study
Knock-Knock
Case Study
Magnetic Personality
Case Study
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Case Study
Family Ties
Case Study
One Patient-To Go
Case Study
Food Poisoning
Case Study
Pain in the Butt
Case Study
Salute
Case Study
The Perfect Storm
Case Study
This is My Patient
Case Study
Where Do We Go from Here? Case Study
Why 3 AM? Case Study
You Did What? Case Study
Crotch Rocket
Case Study
Dog and Pony Show
Case Study
Rehab
Case Study
Professional Courtesy? Case Study
It'll Only Take a Minute
Case Study
Appearances
Case Study
A Few Good Men
Case Study
Bright Idea
Case Study
Fatal Mistake
Case Study
Holiday Get Together
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