Bill Lord AM
@billlord.bsky.social
Paramedic with an interest in pain management | Adjunct Professor Monash University
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The Week in Community Paramedicine Intelligence Briefing — Week of 28 August 2026
New Publication: Cost-benefit analysis of community paramedics in an ambulance service (Aus): The analysis reported an incremental net benefit of AUD $3,281 per community-paramedic presentation (95% C...
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Northern Territory (NTHealth) publishes a landmark framework for #paramedicine care. It is a must read that addresses the mobilisation of #paramedics across the #health domain beyond the #ambulance sector. #EMS #primary #community healthjobs.nt.gov.au/explore-heal...
Student placement payments in Australia extended to cover allied health students including #Paramedicine. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...? Some more background: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
To provide a repository for submissions to government inquiries & other #paramedicine matters I am creating a website. have a look here: paramedprof.com The document archive (limited to < 20 yrs) will be populated over time. Material covered by OS Act or confidentiality won't be accessible.
The Paramedic Observer — Ray Bange OAM
Independent commentary and analysis on paramedicine, health workforce, and health policy. Australasia and beyond. Est. 2015.
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I’m excited to launch The Paramedic Academic. My first post explains why I created it: a space for evidence-informed discussion on paramedicine, emergency systems, rural health and health equity... of course with room for the occasional long-winded rant @paramedicacademic.bsky.social
Why The Paramedic Academic?
Paramedicine sits in an important, changing and sometimes difficult space. It is a relatively new profession and in Australia at least, a rapidly increasing and maturing discipline. As we see this …
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Differences in time to analgesia based on biological sex for patients with abdominal pain #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1111/1742... @wileyhealth.bsky.social #MedSky #EMSky #EMedSky #emimcc #ACEM
“Simone’s contribution to the College and the profession cannot be understated.” The College extends its deep appreciation to Simone Haigh as she concludes her current term on the Board as a Board Director at the recent AGM paramedics.org/news/college-acknowledges-simone-haighs-outstanding-service
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05... How often are police required to intervene in a case of a person experiencing a mental health problem attended by paramedics?
Push for police to be removed from mental health crisis responses
Police are spending an increasing amount of time responding to mental health crisis incidents. There's a push to have police removed from those responses altogether.
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New Article emj.bmj.com/content/42/6...
Factors influencing paramedic conveyance decisions when attending children with minor head injury: a qualitative study
Introduction Children with head injury are commonly transported to the ED by ambulance. However, most of those conveyed are deemed non-serious and are discharged at triage. Research is needed to explo...
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📱 A new study from Singapore shows that activating smartphone first responders via the myResponder app led to: ✅ 6x ↑ in bystander CPR ✅ 2x ↑ in AED use ✅ Better neurologically intact survival Smart tech is saving lives. "CallPushShock #OHCA #CPR #AED #DigitalHealth 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.re...
An interesting study exploring Australian paramedics' perceptions of culturally safe care: "I always just respected everyone the same way. I didn’t really change my approach to anything." 🦘🚑🤦 #EMSky #EMSSky #ParamedicSky #PreHospitalSky #CulturalSafety #CulturalCompetency doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Paramedics’ understandings and perceptions of cultural safety and the provision of culturally safe care - BMC Health Services Research
Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience persistent disadvantage and health inequity in today’s society. It is widely accepted that this is resultant of Australia’s colonial...
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The Northern Territory Commissioner for Public Employment has issued a determination variation which allows NT Health to employ #paramedics directly in a range of health sector positions. #health #urgent #care #community #EMS Commentary: www.facebook.com/ray.bange.9/... @billlord.bsky.social
I'm very proud to share this person-centred framework to guide a more holistic approach to paramedic-led patient consultation. This aims to complement traditional biomedical assessment approaches with a complimentary biopsychosocial approach. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Interesting study. It is important that we acknowledge transport to the hospital is sometimes the best option for patients and caregivers. #EMSky #HAPC #EMSSky emj.bmj.com/content/earl...
Deprivation is associated with hospital conveyance among patients who are terminally ill
Background Hospital admissions of patients who are terminally ill can be associated with poor experiences and unwanted outcomes, such as dying away from home. While area deprivation is associated with...
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We're pleased to announce that abstracts are now being welcomed for ACP International Conference (ACPIC) 2025 in Brisbane! Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
A reminder that applications are now being welcomed for the first round of 2025 College Research Grants. Members are encouraged to apply for either our Early Career Research Grant ($6,000) or Higher Degree by Research Grant ($3,000). Applications open until May 1st at bit.ly/Research-Grants-2025
Are you involved in paramedic education? This Monday, we're hosting an information session to explore how our Paramedic Preceptor Program can help you develop confidence in mentoring and guiding new paramedics. Join us online on Tuesday 1 April at bit.ly/Preceptor-Info-Session
Applications are now open for Round 43 of the Queensland Research Program through Emergency Medicine Foundation, offering funding opportunities for Queensland clinicians. Paramedics are eligible to apply. Learn more at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
Breaking bad news is one of the hardest things a paramedic must do. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to deliver devastating news with compassion ✅ The SPIKES framework ✅ The emotional toll on paramedics & how to cope @expensivecare.bsky.social 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0sbS...
"He's going to die" - Breaking bad news
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Paramedics & end-of-life care: A new study reveals challenges for #paramedics in the UK, including lack of patient information, medication barriers & training gaps. With rising demand, improvements are needed, but is our health system responding? #palliative www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
The Victorian Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Paramedic Practitioners) Bill 2024 was adopted by the Legislative Council on 6 February 2025 without amendment. @billlord.bsky.social @tracyniks.bsky.social @agwalker01.bsky.social parliament.vic.gov.au/490576/globa...
Congratulations @expensivecare.bsky.social on your award of the Ambulance Service Medal under the Australian Honours scheme. Wonderful recognition of your outstanding contributions to paramedicine and medicine.
Congratulations @expensivecare.bsky.social on your award of the Ambulance Service Medal under the Australian Honours scheme. Wonderful recognition of your outstanding contributions to paramedicine and medicine.
I’ve learned so much from @jamesoz1.bsky.social chatting all things pain with @billlord.bsky.social in this series, and we’ve saved the best for last. An exacerbation of chronic pain is a common reason to call an ambulance. What can we do as paramedics and as an EMS system? Let’s find out!
James Oswald@jamesoz1.bsky.social · 2y ago🎙️ New Podcast Alert The final episode in our pain management series with @expensivecare.bsky.social and @billlord.bsky.social is now live. 🔥 Topics: Pain care performance measures 📊 Chronic pain challenges Opioid myths & realities 💊 👉 Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/5MMs...
🎙️ New Podcast Alert The final episode in our pain management series with @expensivecare.bsky.social and @billlord.bsky.social is now live. 🔥 Topics: Pain care performance measures 📊 Chronic pain challenges Opioid myths & realities 💊 👉 Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/5MMs...
Pain (Part 3) - Systems issues and special circumstances
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Disappointing but quite predictable outcome. “Relatively few interventions for improving equity in care were identified” onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/WXI6QM...
Interventions to improve equity in emergency departments for Indigenous people: A scoping review
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Cool “new” word of the day courtesy of @susie_dent “A reminder of the useful ‘ipsedixitist’ (19th century): one who firmly asserts that something is true because another person said so, with no other evidence to back it up.”
Given the very long patient transfer times at ED (and likely to get worse) it may be time to redesign ambulances to enable long term care. A kitchen would be great for patients and crew as would an ensuite. Not so sure about the toilet in the kitchen.
