Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC23)
ACPIC 2023 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Melbourne (September 2023) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.
Conference theme: Lead - Evolve - Impact
Best of the Best – The Lived Experience of Paramedics Delivering Care to the Mentally Unwell: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Organ donation is a life-saving intervention for patients with end-stage organ failure, yet the demand for organs surpasses the supply, leading to a significant disparity in transplant waiting lists. To address this, innovative strategies like uncontrolled donation after circulatory death (uDCD) programs have been proposed. This study presents a scoping literature review that comprehensively evaluates the involvement of prehospital healthcare professionals in identifying potential organ donors and the barriers impacting this process. Although established uDCD systems hold promise in alleviating waitlist burdens, a lack of consensus on criteria, strategies, and ethical considerations hinders efficient and ethical utilisation. Further research is needed to address these gaps and establish evidence-based guidelines within an Australasian context.
Biography: Ben Lawson
Ben is a Branch Station Officer and Paramedic at Ambulance Tasmania, and simultaneously assumes the role of Tasmanian Chair for the Australasian College of Paramedicine. In addition to his professional commitments, Ben is currently pursuing his academic endeavours at Monash University, where he is attaining a Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice. Throughout his research journey, Ben has developed a deep interest in the realm of prehospital healthcare professionals and their significant impact on organ donation within the context of prehospital care. His extensive knowledge in the area drives him to explore and enhance the role played by prehospital healthcare professionals in facilitating organ donation processes.
Moderator: Matt Cook, ACPIC23 Organising Committee Member, Paramedic & Registered Nurse
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The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
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