Ambulance Detectives

When we get it wrong at work…how does it feel?

If we make a mistake in provisional diagnosis and treatment…how does it affect our patient?

For those of us who feel comfortable that we’ve been "in the game" long enough that we don’t need to be concerned, it’s vital to remember that it’s not just new paramedics and healthcare professionals making errors. One of the most common causes of medical mistakes and misdiagnosis is that of overconfidence.

If Paramedics Had The Ego Of Ants

One of the subjects that comes up often in articles, blog posts, social media comments and in general ambulance related conversation is that of ego. Whilst we tend to use it as a negative reference, it’s important to remember that it does have some benefits.