Community Paramedicine: A Handbook for Working in Primary Care Clinics (Canadian Edition) is written and edited by over 20 clinicians in paramedicine and community paramedicine. Delivering a structured guide to core clinical skills for paramedics in Canadian primary care.
This textbook supports practising and aspiring community paramedics in building clinical confidence, decision making and patient management skills. It covers patient assessment, diagnosis, investigations and management across a wide range of presentations. It also addresses consultation techniques and professional considerations.
Each chapter includes case studies that connect theory to real-world practice. These help paramedics apply knowledge directly into relevant primary care settings. This practical approach strengthens clinical reasoning and supports effective patient care in community-based roles.
This textbook explores the evolving role of paramedic practice and explains key fundamentals of community paramedicine. It provides the theoretical foundation and clinical insight needed to understand and excel in this field.
The content in this handbook reflects Canadian practice and ensures relevance for paramedics working or training in Canada.
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Introduction
Chapter 1 – Professional Considerations
Georgette Eaton
Chapter 2 – Consultation Skills and the Diagnostic Process
Tom Mallinson
Chapter 3 – Decision-making Theory
Jaqualine Lindridge
Chapter 4 – Laboratory Investigations
Colin Roberts
Chapter 5 – Neurological Presentations
Chris McGregor and Georgette Eaton
Chapter 6 – Mental Health Presentations
Anita Cawley
Chapter 7 – Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Presentations
Ajay Bhatt and Georgette Eaton
Chapter 8 – Respiratory Presentations
Marc Gildas Thomas
Chapter 9 – Cardiovascular Presentations
Jessica Willetts
Chapter 10 – Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Presentations
Ant Kitchener
Chapter 11 – Genitourinary and Gynaecological Presentations
Sarah Brown and Elizabeth Steer
Chapter 12 – Contraception and Sexual Health
Alyesha Proctor
Chapter 13 – Obstetric Presentations
Aimee Yarrington
Chapter 14 – Musculoskeletal Presentations
Sarah Jardine and Georgette Eaton
Chapter 15 – Dermatological Presentations
Vanessa Smeardon
Chapter 16 – Endocrine Presentations
Ant Kitchener
Chapter 17 – Palliative and End-of-Life Care Presentations
Cheryl Cameron, Karina Catley and Joseph Francis
Chapter 18 – A Note on Assessing and Managing Chronic Pain
Jim Huddy and Keith Mitchell
Chapter 19 – Making Every Contact Count: Health Promotion in Primary Care
Andrew Hichisson
Chapter 20 – Home Visits and Community-Based Care
Matt Cruchet
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