Understanding the role of the paramedic in primary care: a realist review

Understanding the role of the paramedic in primary care: a realist review

Abstract Background Since 2002, paramedics have been working in primary care within the United Kingdom (UK), a transition also mirrored within Australia, Canada and the USA. Recent recommendations to improve UK NHS workforce capacities have led to a major push to increase the numbers of paramedics r...

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Main Authors: Georgette Eaton, Geoff Wong, Stephanie Tierney, Nia Roberts, Veronika Williams, Kamal R. Mahtani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Primary health care
Paramedic
Realist review
Extended roles
Additional roles
Allied health personnel
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-021-02019-z

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