When a paramedic, who is a first responder, arrives at the scene of a traffic accident, he ("he" will be used in this paper albeit paramedics are just as apt to be females) can be compassionate and understanding without saying a word. In the book Foundations of Paramedic Care (Beebe, et al
persons in describing a horrid sight often shut their eyes momentarily and firmly, or shake their heads, as if not to see… [and] people in Western cultures avert their gaze and turn their faces away when feeling shame, as if hiding from observation…children learning to write often twist about their tongues as their fingers move, in a ridiculous fashion…." (Darwin, et al
persons in describing a horrid sight often shut their eyes momentarily and firmly, or shake their heads, as if not to see… [and] people in Western cultures avert their gaze and turn their faces away when feeling shame, as if hiding from observation…children learning to write often twist about their tongues as their fingers move, in a ridiculous fashion…." (Darwin, et al
, 2002). A peer-reviewed article in the Annals of the University of Petrosani, Economics points out that it is important to acquire skills related to body language because "…over 70% of our communication is done nonverbally" (Dumbrava, et al
Darwin offers three principles regarding body language: one) "The principle of serviceable associated Habits" (force of habit leads people to use the same body actions they always have, albeit they may not be good actions); two) "The principle of Antithesis" ("certain states of mind lead to certain habitual actions" and when there is a "directly opposite state of mind" -- as moving from joy to anger -- the "involuntary tendencies to make exactly the opposite body actions though they may be "of no use"; and three) the principle of "…actions due to the constitution of the Nervous system," independent of the will and independent of habit (Darwin, 2008). Of all the body parts that convey important messages, the face "draws the most attention and thus plays an integral role in expressing emotions" (Kurien, 2010, p
There are gazes that reflect what the individual is up to: a) a "social gaze" focuses on the eye and the nose region of another person; b) the "power gaze" concentrates on the forehead and eye region of the other person and indicates "power and authority"; and c) the "intimate gaze" focuses on the face and "lower body" of the other person, and is considered inappropriate in workplace and business environments (Kurien, 32). Paramedics' Actions (and Body Language) Speak Louder than Words "When you begin talking with the patient, your body language is as important as your words…Try to position yourself so you are at the patient's eye level" (Schottke, 2006)
We want to end the neglect that we've experienced under the Health Services Union, which has seen paramedics lose entitlements.'" (Hannan, p
According to the text by Reynolds & O'Donnell (2008), "while paramedics act independently, they provide a vital conduit for patients requiring medical assistant between out-of-hospital care and formal care settings. Despite this, the standing of the paramedic is still considered as an associate profession (ABS 2006i) with their inclusion into the health system yet to be fully realised (Reynolds 2004)
HSU East has faced ongoing scandals about its finances, and all positions were vacated when it was put in administration last year." (Walsh, p
Continuing 'on the job' training is provided with corrective supervision." (Banerjee, 2002) According to a report entitled: "Hazmedic: An Emerging Frontier in Prehospital Care" written by Rob Schnepp the present threat and concerns relating to biological and chemical warfare "have become commonplace for the fire service, law enforcement and emergency medical services