Report
HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice Program Evaluation: Extending the Role of Paramedics Sub-Project Final Report
University of Wollongong
2014
Abstract
The Extending the Role of Paramedics (ERP) sub-project built on a model developed by the South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS) which aims to provide a service that is complementary to primary health care, thus reducing emergency department presentations. The core of the model is training Extended Care Paramedics (ECPs) to treat patients in their usual place of residence, with referral to other health professionals if appropriate. ECPs manage patients with a diverse, and often ill-defined, range of signs and symptoms. Although these patients are deemed 'low acuity', these cases can be complex and require the ECP to apply advanced clinical reasoning. In many cases, the patient may have multiple chronic conditions and present as generally unwell.
Details
- Title
- HWA Expanded Scopes of Practice Program Evaluation: Extending the Role of Paramedics Sub-Project Final Report
- Authors
- Cristina Thompson (Author) - University of WollongongKate Williams (Author) - University of WollongongDarcy Morris (Author) - University of WollongongLuise Lago (Author) - University of WollongongConrad Kobel (Author) - University of WollongongKaren Quinsey (Author) - University of WollongongSimon Eckermann (Author) - University of WollongongPatrea R Andersen (Author) - University of WollongongMalcolm Masso (Author) - University of Wollongong
- Publication details
- 119
- Publisher
- University of Wollongong
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449928602621
- Output Type
- Report
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