Nate+interview+1

There is not a lot of writing in my field but after each call I go on when I come back I have to wright a trip sheet for it. I also have to write Qa report sheets at the end of each quarter. On an average day I generally only have to write my trip sheets and any sheets the doctors might need and ask me for. Also on certain weeks I have to write up inventory papers and usage sheets.
 * What kinds of writing do you do in your field/job?
 * Please tell me about the kind of writing you do on an average day.
 * For what purposes do you write? To document the care we gave to the patient and to tell the doctors how we found them and what we did. We also do it so if and when we go to court we have a written document stating when, where and how we did it.
 * For what audiences do you write? Generally only the doctors and patients can see the papers. If it goes to court the lawyers are allowed to see it but other than that it is illegal for anyone to see it other than who the patent gives it to.
 * What do you get out of the writing you do? The safety in knowing if someone questions or sues me I have a document that will protect me.

Through this interview I learned about some of the things that paramedics write about and how important it is for them to write clearly and precisely. The part that surprised me most is how detailed they are in writing there charts and how only a one word change can get them in trouble. It does not really change what I think of my career but it does let me know how important it is to learn how to write well and document things in a very detailed way.