Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC 2022)

ACPIC 2022 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Brisbane (September 2022) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Embracing Strengths | Shaping Futures

"She’s probably going to die…" and other things overheard - an inside look at COVID-19

She’s probably going to die…’ and other things overheard - an inside look at COVID-19 is about Meg’s experience of the utilitarian response to Covid-19 in the UK by an overwhelmed system in early 2020. From a patient and paramedic perspective.

Biography: Meg Laverty

Meg grew up in Perth Western Australia, where she studied at Edith Cowan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine. Meg then moved to the UK where she worked for London Ambulance Service as a Paramedic on both the ambulance and first response car. After 4.5 years in London Meg has returned to Perth and is now working as a Paramedic for St John Ambulance WA.

Moderated by: Tim Andrews, MICA Paramedic, Ambulance Victoria and Teaching Associated, Monash University