Kerbside Conversations: James Oswald

Welcome to Kerbside Conversations – the College’s podcast capturing authentic voices and stories from across the world of paramedicine.In this conversation, James Oswald, a paramedic and clinical guidelines specialist at Ambulance Victoria, discusses the role of clinical practice guidelines in healthcare. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these guidelines as tools for informed decision-making. The conversation explores the evolution of clinical guidelines, the significance of escalation of care, and the development of multi-variable risk assessment tools. James also shares insights on how aspiring paramedics can get involved in guideline development.