Fit for duty: shedding light on paramedics' health via research methodologies

International Paramedic PracticeVol. 9, No. 2 CommentFit for duty: shedding light on paramedics' health via research methodologiesAlex (Sandy) MacQuarrie, Steve WhitfieldAlex (Sandy) MacQuarrieEmail for correspondence: E-mail Address: [email protected]Senior Lecturer, Griffith University School of Medicine Paramedic Program, based in Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author, Steve WhitfieldAdvanced Care Paramedic and Lecturer, Griffith University School of Medicine, Paramedic Program, based in Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAlex (Sandy) MacQuarrie; Steve WhitfieldPublished Online:14 Jun 2019https://doi.org/10.12968/ippr.2019.9.2.47AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Armitage E. Role of paramedic mentors in an evolving profession. 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