'Aid to capacity' is a challenging concept for paramedic students to grasp. Once they come to grips with the idea that not everyone wants to go to the hospital with them you have to get to understand how to evaluate whether that person is making a sound decision. They must evaluate the individual's aid to capacity which can be challenging for them to understand and execute well.
Having them approach the situation like an investigative reporter using the '5 Ws and How' to structure their assessment of the patient's state of mind and understanding of the situation. This reporter analogy helps them to realise the level of detailed needed to ensure the patient is making an informed decision.
Great post! I always love using the 5 Ws and How in all my teaching and learning activities, it really gets to the point and I like how you've used it for paramedic students in this scenario.
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