September 2026

How I Use AI – And What Others Might Learn from It

I use AI regularly, but not to replace the thinking, reading and writing that underpin my work. This post explains where AI fits into my workflow, where I deliberately keep it out, and what I have learned about using these tools without outsourcing the difficult work of thinking for myself.

There Is No Such Thing As An ‘Inappropriate’ Emergency Presentation

The Paramedic Academic / September 7, 2026

Calling an ED or ambulance presentation ‘inappropriate’ sounds straightforward until we try to define one. This post examines the evidence behind low-acuity and GP-suitable presentations, why triage cannot determine who needs emergency care, the limited effect of primary care diversion, and what actually contributes to emergency department overcrowding.

Making sense of paramedicine, without the jargon.

How I Use AI – And What Others Might Learn from It

There Is No Such Thing As An ‘Inappropriate’ Emergency Presentation