30 Questions
What are the human factors commonly experienced in healthcare?
Demand, work intensity, and access to training
What is a challenge in accessing training for paramedics?
Busy systems and scarce funding
What is vital for successful team dynamics in healthcare?
Being part of a system and organized into teams
What can diminish cognitive abilities in healthcare?
Fatigue and hunger
What is closely linked to the System 1 part of the brain?
Heuristically driven actions
What is considered as a heuristic skill that requires deduction?
Intuition
What does the Greek origin of the word 'autonomy' suggest?
Freedom from external influence and law
What can be a negative consequence of upholding autonomy in paramedic practice?
Developing barriers and diminishing patient care
What is a positive aspect of autonomy in paramedic practice?
Freedom to think and act within clear boundaries
What is a potential pressure associated with autonomy in paramedic practice?
A pressure to perform in a certain way
What is an alternative to autonomy in paramedic practice?
Integrated, trusted, involved and engaged practice
What is the primary focus of patient care?
Ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
What is the primary goal of a safety culture in healthcare?
To learn from all incidents and near misses
Which of the following is a common issue for healthcare workers, including paramedics?
Fatigue
What is the impact of excessive stress on performance?
It leads to deterioration in performance
What is the primary consideration when selecting devices for healthcare practice?
Fit for purpose
What is the importance of seeking support when feeling fatigued in healthcare?
It is a key feature of professional insight and patient safety
Why is it important to minimize distractions in healthcare practice?
To reduce errors and improve patient safety
What do human factors highlight in human beings?
Fallibilities and weaknesses
From an evolutionary perspective, what is the human brain more tuned to?
Avoiding predators and threats
What is a key aspect of human factors in relation to decision-making?
Changing decisions and outcomes
How can understanding human factors assist in patient care?
By recognizing factors that can negatively influence outcomes
What is a key goal of applying human factors in clinical settings?
To enhance clinical performance and outcomes
How can human factors be divided?
Into factors that influence individuals and those that influence systems and organizations
What can influence clinicians' decision making due to previous experiences?
Pessimism and optimism
What may happen when a clinician is influenced by loss aversion?
They may prioritize hospitalization over proper diagnosis
What can be the outcome for a patient with unclear long-term outcomes?
They are left with a feeling of optimism
What can be the result of a judgment call on a homeless person's needs?
Their needs may not match the initial call
What can clinicians tend towards due to their approach to what they know and what they may not know?
Optimism and overconfidence
What may happen when a patient's injuries are clearly incompatible with life?
Everything is done to demonstrate absolute futility
Explore the role of autonomy in paramedic practice and its impact on patient care. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of autonomy in healthcare and how it influences your work as a paramedic. Reflect on how to prioritize patient care while navigating autonomy in your career.
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