Mr. Matthew Didcoe1
1St John WA, Perth, Australia
Biography:
Matt Didcoe is a registered paramedic and Clinical Digital Specialist with St John WA, leading projects in digital health, clinical guideline governance, and innovative patient monitoring technologies. With a background in paramedicine, computer science, and medical retrieval logistics, Matt bridges healthcare and technology to enhance emergency care outcomes.
Abstract:
The digital health revolution is driving transformative change in healthcare, with innovations such as artificial intelligence, telehealth, and real-time patient monitoring becoming increasingly central to clinical practice. For paramedics, the adoption of these technologies presents significant opportunities to enhance patient care—but also exposes critical gaps in readiness and representation.
This presentation will explore whether the paramedic workforce in Oceania is prepared to meet the demands of this digital evolution. It will examine the alignment of existing training, governance, and frameworks with the realities of paramedic practice and highlight where changes are needed to ensure the workforce can thrive in a rapidly advancing digital landscape.
Attendees will gain fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that digital health presents for paramedicine and leave equipped with actionable insights to drive progress within their own organisations and regions.