Bill Lord AM
@billlord.bsky.social
Paramedic with an interest in pain management | Adjunct Professor Monash University
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“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
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
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“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
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
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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.
www.abc.net.au
May 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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?
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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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May 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
New Article emj.bmj.com/content/42/6...
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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
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✅ 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...
May 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
📱 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...
✅ 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...
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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...
"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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May 12, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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...
"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...
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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/...
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Commentary: www.facebook.com/ray.bange.9/...
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May 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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/...
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Commentary: www.facebook.com/ray.bange.9/...
@billlord.bsky.social
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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.
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April 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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/...
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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April 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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...
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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
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
April 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
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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
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
April 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
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
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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
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
March 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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
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
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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
Paramedics are eligible to apply. Learn more at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
March 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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
Paramedics are eligible to apply. Learn more at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
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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...
✅ 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
Clinical Conversations · Episode
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February 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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...
✅ 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...
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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/...
February 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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/...
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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
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February 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
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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.
January 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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.
January 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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.
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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!
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!
🎙️ 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...
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
Clinical Conversations · Episode
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January 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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!
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!
Reposted by Bill Lord AM
🎙️ 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...
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
Clinical Conversations · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
🎙️ 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...
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...
Disappointing but quite predictable outcome. “Relatively few interventions for improving equity in care were identified”
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Interventions to improve equity in emergency departments for Indigenous people: A scoping review
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January 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Disappointing but quite predictable outcome. “Relatively few interventions for improving equity in care were identified”
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/WXI6QM...
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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.”
October 3, 2023 at 3:25 PM
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.
January 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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.
Great research Belinda and colleagues. Although education is a recommended remedy the best education available won’t help paramedics when the case exposure is low and there are infrequent opportunities for recertification in the care of birthing mothers and their babies.
tinyurl.com/mr25bzsb
tinyurl.com/mr25bzsb
A cross-sectional study of paramedic management of out-of-hospital obstetric emergencies - British Journal Of Midwifery
A cross‑sectional study was undertaken to explore the perceived and actual learning needs, knowledge, attitudes and practices of registered paramedics to respond to obstetric emergencies. All register...
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December 20, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Great research Belinda and colleagues. Although education is a recommended remedy the best education available won’t help paramedics when the case exposure is low and there are infrequent opportunities for recertification in the care of birthing mothers and their babies.
tinyurl.com/mr25bzsb
tinyurl.com/mr25bzsb