Table 3.
Attributes Identified from Questionnaire 2 as Important to Include in the Definition of Paramedicine
| Attributes | Include (n) | Include (%) | Exclude (n) | Exclude (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedicine is a specialized allied health profession | 31 | 74% | 3 | 7% |
| Paramedicine is an essential and intricate part of the healthcare system | 30 | 71% | 0 | 0% |
| Paramedics work across a range of settings including emergency, primary and urgent care | 26 | 62% | 1 | 2% |
| Paramedics work in clinical and non-clinical roles (such as education, leadership and research) | 25 | 60% | 2 | 5% |
| A paramedic has complex knowledge and skills | 23 | 55% | 4 | 10% |
| Paramedicine focuses on patient-centred care | 19 | 45% | 1 | 2% |
| Paramedics deliver emergency and non-emergency medical care | 17 | 40% | 3 | 7% |
| Paramedics deliver emergency, life-saving care to patients with life-threatening conditions | 15 | 36% | 10 | 24% |
| Paramedics deliver general emergency care including assessment, treatment and referrals | 15 | 36% | 7 | 17% |
| Paramedics treat individuals, families, communities and patients accessing the emergency medical system | 15 | 36% | 3 | 7% |
| Paramedics deliver emergency, critical care, to patients that are seriously ill or injured | 14 | 33% | 7 | 17% |
| Paramedics work within a variety of environments, predominantly outside hospitals | 10 | 24% | 4 | 10% |
| Paramedics respond to both scheduled and unscheduled events, at any time | 9 | 21% | 5 | 12% |
| Paramedics respond to unscheduled, episodic events, at any time | 8 | 19% | 9 | 21% |
| Paramedics provide ongoing care if required or arrange alternative options | 6 | 14% | 4 | 10% |
| Paramedics provide timely provision of appropriate interventions | 4 | 10% | 6 | 14% |
| Paramedics work on scene and during transport to hospital | 2 | 5% | 22 | 52% |