Extended Care Paramedicine: Delivering the right care, in the right place (S2 Ep5)

Delivering the right care doesn't always mean transporting every patient to hospital.  In this episode, the team is joined by St John WA Extended Care Paramedic Lead Pat O'Dal to explore how Extended Care Paramedics are helping patients receive safe, appropriate care in the community. Together they discuss the growing role of extended care paramedicine, the additional training and clinical skills involved, and how this model is improving outcomes for patients while supporting the wider health system. They also explore which patients benefit most from the extended care model, how paramedics can identify appropriate referrals, and what the future of advanced practice could look like. Whether you're interested in advanced paramedic practice, community-based healthcare or improving patient outcomes through collaborative care, this episode provides valuable insights into an evolving area of pre-hospital care.