In this episode, we discuss the role of interprofessional teams within pre-hospital care and examine the latest research published on this topic. Over the past three decades, the role of physicians in pre-hospital care has grown significantly. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Mike Christian. Beginning his career as a paramedic, Mike is now a critical care physician, researcher, and educator in PHEM. He specialises in interprofessional team care for critically ill patients in Canada. He has held leadership positions in PHEM and hospital systems in the UK and in Canada.

Mike’s research demonstrates the transformative impact of inter-professional teams, which bring together physicians, paramedics, and other specialists to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes. This episode explores the evidence behind these teams, shedding light on their ability to reduce mortality and improve survival for critically ill and injured patients. We’ll discuss the benefits, challenges, and future potential of these teams, touching on the training, logistical, and systemic considerations that shape their implementation. The research can be found here:

Benefits of targeted deployment of physician-led interprofessional pre-hospital teams on the care of critically Ill and injured patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-024-01298-8

Interprofessional Learning in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams Is Associated With Reduced Patient Mortality: A Quantitative Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

A link to the Canadian Critical Care Conference presentation mentioned by Mike in the interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/MVDHaYaZRSI.

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