Patient Care & Compassion
The patient care topic covers the human side of EMS: the interactions between providers and patients, family members and loves ones. From learning to build trust with empathy to managing difficult conversations, this section offers insight into compassionate patient care that extends to all on scene.
What they’ll never tell you about why we stay
Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) compares the effectiveness of two parenteral analgesics in the prehospital setting
Steve Whitehead shares how to deliver life-altering news on scene
While every situation is different, most people are more receptive to a sympathetic approach than an authoritative command
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
The memorable calls from a patient perspective identify the disparity in what EMS providers think is a job well done, and what patients think
When we offer our service in an unexpected way magic happens
The curse of a busy EMS career is that compassion is the skill that erodes while all the rest of our skills become stronger with constant practice
