ArticleBMJ open2022
Understanding the roles and work of paramedics in primary care: a national cross-sectional survey.
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- The impact of paramedics working in primary care teams on other professionals and patient experiences: a qualitative study.BJGP open · 2025Article
- What are the factors that affect female healthcare workers on their return to work after maternity leave?British paramedic journal · 2025Article
- Paramedic or GP consultations in primary care: prospective study comparing costs and outcomes.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- A realist evaluation to explain and understand the role of paramedics in primary care.BMC medicine · 2025Article
- Comparing independent prescribing to patient group direction use in a general practitioner out-of-hours service: a retrospective cross-sectional service evaluation.British paramedic journal · 2024Article
- GPs' perspectives on diagnostic tests for children: a qualitative interview study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2024Article
- Transition processes for newly qualified paramedics entering primary care: a critical discussion and theoretical perspective.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis research aimed to fill a current knowledge gap, namely the current scope of clinical role of paramedics in primary care, in relation to specific constructs such a level of education and clinical experience.
settingThe survey was distributed to paramedics in primary care across the UK through the College of Paramedics.
participantsA total of 341 surveys were returned (male=215). 90% of responses were from paramedics in England, 1.7% from paramedics in Northern Ireland, 4.6% from paramedics in Scotland and 2.9% from paramedics in Wales. This represents approximately 33% of the primary care paramedic workforce in England and Wales. Estimates for percentages in Northern Ireland and Scotland are unavailable due to the lack of workforce datasets capturing paramedics in primary care.
resultsConsiderable variation was found in job titles, level of education and provision of clinical supervision of paramedics in primary care. Differing levels of practice were noted, despite guidance documents that attempt to standardise the role. Statistical analysis of quantitative data highlighted that relationships exist between paramedic clinical exposure in primary care, level of education, and ability of independently prescribe medicines and the extent to which clinical presentations are seen and examinations performed. However, free-text responses indicated that challenges in relation to access to further education and clinical supervision to support clinical development resulted in frustration for paramedics who work in this setting.
conclusionsAs well as offering an insight into the demographics of the primary care paramedic work force, there is indication of the clinical scope of role undertaken in this setting. Based on our findings, we recommend changes to education and support, governance and legislation to ensure paramedics employed in primary care can work to achieve the full extent of their professional capability.
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