Empower, Don’t Offload: Rethinking Remote Advice in Paramedic Practice
This session explores the evolving role of remote clinical advice in modern paramedic practice. It highlights the shift from autonomous decision-making toward collaborative, consultative models—and the cultural and clinical implications of this transformation. Rather than viewing remote support as a safety net or burden, the talk reframes it as an opportunity for coaching, empowerment, and shared decision-making, especially for newly qualified paramedics. It offers practical reflections on how to implement advisory models that enhance both safety and autonomy.