Physician-led Interprofessional Teams with Mike Christian

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
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37921751/





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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