A Paramedic Practitioner working in general practice is a highly skilled healthcare professional who brings their emergency medical expertise into primary care settings. They work alongside GPs to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of conditions, from acute issues to minor injuries.
One of the stand out qualities of our paramedic practioners is their ability to see patients that are housebound. Our paramedics can examine, diagnose and offer treatment to those who cannot come to practice. Whilst they are there, they may perform general checks such as checking blood pressures or requesting blood tests. In other words, a welfare check.
Their role helps to ease pressure on general practices by offering a unique skill set and contributing to a more efficient healthcare delivery.
Please be aware, our paramedics will not see any child under the age of 5 years and they cannot see anyone pregnant unfortunately.
What are Acute issues?
Acute illnesses generally develop suddenly and last a short time, often only a few days or weeks. Acute conditions are often caused by a virus or an infection but can also be caused by an injury resulting from a fall or an accident, or by misusing or experiencing side effects of medications.
Examples are as follows:
- Chest Infections
- Coughs
- Colds
- Ear Infections
- Fevers
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Gastrointestinal Issues (Abdominal Pains, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome etc.)
- Muscular-skeletal pains (Arm pains, Back Aches, Leg strains etc.)
- Oral Infections
- Skin Infections
- Sore Throats
- Tonsillitis
- Viral Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections