Rapid Emergency and Unscheduled Care outlines the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to work in the emergency and unscheduled care setting, including pre-hospital care.

• Highlights key history/assessment knowledge, identifying red-flags, and defining and assisting with making a diagnosis
• Explores over 140 presenting ailments, with core information on definition, aetiology, epidemiology, history, examination, investigations and management.

Incorporating words of wisdom and advice from experienced practitioners, this A-Z reference book is essential for all those working in emergency care settings, including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, paramedics, and allied health professionals.

Jason Lugg, Lead Nurse & Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary & Associate Lecturer in Emergency Care, University of the West of England.

Oliver Phipps, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, North Bristol NHS Trust & Visiting Lecturer University of the West of England.