This is part 1 of a series called "Paramedicine outside the truck".  Yes, there are plenty of places you can work as a paramedic outside of an ambulance service. This series will highlight a few. Today we talk about festival medicine, and what goes into keeping people safe. 

Sunny proposed this question about 6 minutes before we hit record. This is an unedited, unplanned chat that might surprise you. 

Thanks to Sam for the question. She asked us if we suffer from imposter syndrome and how do we overcome it. If you have a question for the team, write to us at [email protected]

Lou wants to know how we manage bleeding. What has our experience taught us about major limb, junctional and internal bleeding? 

We have all heard someone say "there are no jobs when you graduate", but how true is this statement. 
Do graduates have less opportunities than those 15 years ago? 
Do paramedics feel stuck working for an ambulance service?
Does education reflect the many opportunities for paramedics in the private sector?

Have you ever been asked if you have done any real work today? What is a "real job"? Should we change our mindset? It might just improve our care and our own longevity. 

Today we talk about opportunities for paramedics outside of an ambulance service. From expeditions, to film, tv and flight work, we look at the skills, attributes and networks required to be successful. 

Today we chat about babies. Delivering one doesn't need to be scary. We talk about our experiences and insights into managing this cohort of patients.  

We all make mistakes. It's normal and a part of growth. Today you will hear about some of the mistakes Nick and Sunny have made during their careers. We also unpack perfectionism, something many paramedics are guilty of. 

Welcome back to season 2 of the podcast with our new co-host Lou. Today we break down the provisional diagnosis. Do we need one? How do we make one? Are they harmful?