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 - One of a kind....A "Must Read" for every EMT and Paramedic who spends time 'on the streets'. It gives you the ability to focus on your assessment and minimize your 'on scene' time. Rating:  - Good book for reference on assessments.If you work in EMS and reading the textbooks on patient assessment, etc. gets a little dry, this book can help with getting the idea of assessments down. It is somewhat short and concise, and lays out the assessments in storyline format. The assessments in the stories are common ones most scene in the field (chest pain, syncope, etc.). The protocols used on the calls are also general and may differ from your area. Again, the main idea is forming a general impression, asking questions and picking up the signs and symptoms the patients may be exhibiting. My 2 main problems with the book are the price (it's pretty expensive for such a short book), and the fact that the author writes about some "Jerry Donnely" like a religious follower writing about their God. It gets to be a little much at some points,... Actually it gets to be too much at some points. If you get past that and get the book used (for cheaper), it can be a good book to break up the monotony of reading textbooks on the subject. Rating: - Be patient with itIve been an EMT for 3 years and I am preparing to go to medic school in the next few months. The book has helped my assessments and thinking outside the box. If the author could pep it up a bit and get away from the dull storyline it could be the perfect tool to increase your assessment performance. Rating:  - Excellent teaching toolI have been a paramedic preceptor as well as an instructor in several courses (ACLS, PALS). I agree that the story format is annoying (Please note, Dr. Bosker). However the information inside is invaluable. I keep one as a reference to students and encourage them to purchase their own. The first edition helped streamline my assessments when I was new. Rating: - Great guide to fine-tuning patient assessment skillsAs an instructor in various medical genres as EMT, ACLS and cardiology, I have found this book to be an excellent reference and tool to help fine-tune the art of patient assessment. It was referred to me by a paramedic when I was stationed in Bremerton, WA, and I have subsequently used it over the years not only to help with my own skills, but as a basis for instructing others in pre-hospital and intra-hospital patient assessment. Although I am no longer an EMT, I still used this book frequently in my career as a cardiovascular technician. Sure, the story of the "search for the 60-second EMT" format can be a bit off-setting, yet the lessons taken from the book are ones that can be readily used in the field and can be of tremendous assistance in trying to sift through those obscure or complex situations. A great addition to any home medical library! In association with Amazon.com | |