Book Review: Paramedic Field Care: A Complaint-Based Approach

Abstract

This text, published by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), was written with the goal of preparing paramedic students for the realities of the prehospital setting. A culmination of years of work with over 75 contributors including paramedics, educators, emergency physicians, EMS administrators, nurses, and allied health professionals—many of who are internationally renowned—the text provides a comprehensive authoritative text for the novice paramedic student or practitioner. Structured in classic textbook style, the text consists of 58 chapters spread across 7 key-themed section areas. A key claim of this text is its unique presentation, referred to as ‘contextual learning’, that focuses on teaching patient care and treatment by using chief complaint, just as the patient actually presents.