It probably doesn’t surprise anyone that patient assessment is a crucial skill set when it comes to evaluating and treating patients at all levels of EMS care. Perhaps less recognized but just as ...

Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...

Chronic illness care has evolved into a multi‐faceted approach that integrates healthcare delivery with patient self‐management to address long‐term conditions such as diabetes, depression and ...

The evidence suggests that optimal strategies include those that are patient-centered and tailored to individual needs, are embedded within health professional–patient communication and therapeutic ...