title: Paramedical risk framing during field referral of acute stroke and S-T elevation myocardial infarction patients.
abstract: Field referral of emergency ambulance patients by paramedics on a widespread basis is a relatively new aspect of paramedicine. Its implementation involves a significant revision to paramedics' clinical responsibilities and level of interaction with medical specialists. Using grounded theory methodology, this qualitative study uses interviews with paramedics from Ontario, Canada, to explore the framing of risk associated with these referrals in the context of caring for patients with two high-stakes medical conditions: acute stroke and S-T elevation myocardial infarction. The results outline how paramedics have incorporated risk framing into their practice.
authors.forename: Anthony Gerard
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Campeau
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D003657:Decision Making; D066296:Grounded Theory; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy*; D009864:Ontario; D024382:Professional Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020521:Stroke / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: paramedics; practitioners; prehospital care, clinical management