Emergence of occupational behavioral health as a fire and EMS priority Occupational health approach; organizational systems perspective Help seeking predilections vs. help delivery systems Building an integrated system The final fundamental: personal wellness and fitness Summary References CHAPTER 82: EMS practitioner education Introduction Theories of adult learning Language of learning Continuing education in EMS Conclusion References SECTION III: Legal and Legislation CHAPTER 83: Legal issues Introduction The legal framework of the physician/EMT relationship Sources of authority Sources of accountability Areas of liability Liability System concerns Summary Acknowledgments References CHAPTER 84: Legislation, regulation, and ordinance Introduction and brief history The role of legislation, regulation, and ordinance The language and structure of legislation, regulation, and ordinance Authorities established by states and examples of state‐specific language Federal legislation, regulation and policy affecting EMS The future of EMS legislation, regulation, and ordinance Summary Acknowledgment References CHAPTER 85: Due Process Introduction Law in the federal system Due process of law An opportunity to present reasons why the proposed action should not be taken Life, liberty, or property Impartiality of tribunal Notice Time for hearing Standard of proof Right to counsel Summary Acknowledgments References CHAPTER 86: Risk management Introduction Components of prehospital risk management Future directions–prehospital medical error Summary References CHAPTER 87: Politics and advocacy for the EMS physician Introduction Case Studies What is Advocacy? A History of EMS Advocacy Political Action Committees Navigating the Politics of Medical Direction Philosophy, Perspective, and Bias Preparing Yourself Principles of Action Sustaining the Drive Summary Acknowledgment References SECTION IV: Dispatch and Communications CHAPTER 88: Dispatch Introduction Emergency medical dispatch Use of L&S Anatomy of an EMD program Quality improvement Summary References CHAPTER 89: Ambulance safety
