This is a recording from the Interactive CPD Symposium 2025 which hosted many presentations on a large array of topics. This session was hosted by Fraser Watson. He discusses how paramedics provide palliative care and things to think about when doing so.
Biography: Fraser Watson
Currently the Specialist Clinical Lead (Extended Care Paramedic) for Hato Hone St John, with a focus on all things ECP and clinical - clinical governance, model development, clinical practice guideline development, support and education. As well as interests in rural health and disaster recovery, Fraser has a particular interest in palliative care. He is a member of the New Zealand Palliative Care Steering Group, the New Zealand PEOLC Paramedicine Curriculum working group, the Australasian College of Paramedicine (ACP) Community Paramedicine Working Group, the Australasian Palliative Paramedicine Advisory Group and the European Association of Palliative Care Task Force on Palliative Care and EMS.
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