Tammie is an Australian author with a passion for professionalism and best patient care. Through a background in paramedic practice and extensive academic study, along with clinical teaching, training, precepting and lecturing roles, she aims to put it to good use. Her approach to the prehospital environment and its unique challenges is inclusive, non-confrontational and realistic, with the simple goal of encouraging every reader to stay proactive in making their chosen career successful, safe and satisfying.

After deciding to become a paramedic, while living in a remote country town, she started as a volunteer, before diving headfirst into the world of paramedic practice. Throughout her academic journey from undergraduate to postgraduate qualifications in intensive care paramedicine, and a master's degree in critical care, her enthusiasm has steadily increased, along with the prerequisite study debt and collection of textbooks.

Tammie's emergency ambulance experience ranges from paramedic, preceptor and trainer, to clinical support as a single responder. Through university lecturing and co-ordination roles, she has been fortunate enough to teach, and continually learn from, paramedics in every Australian state, either in person or online.

For the duration of her career, at every level, Tammie has remained fascinated by recurring cultural chatter around the question of what makes a "good" paramedic. Without professing to know the answer, over a decade's worth of scribbled notes, from countless conversations with medics and students have been gathered together in the shape of this book. Written to provide an effortless ongoing tool for self-reflection in every paramedic with a desire to excel in this rewarding role.