About this episode
This episode reflects on the life and contributions of Professor Douglas Chamberlain, a pioneer in paramedic services in the UK.
Douglas Anthony Chamberlain, CBE, OStJ, KSG was a British cardiologist who founded the first paramedics in the United Kingdom which at the time was the paramedic unit in Europe, revolutionising pre-hospital care. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the story of the man who founded the profession and career that we love. His story is written and narrated by Nat Le Blanq a paramedic and visiting fellow at Bournemouth University.
People in this episode
Host: Douglas Chamberlain
Topics covered
- cardiology
- paramedics
- pre-hospital care
- healthcare innovation
- biography
Keywords
- Douglas Chamberlain
- paramedics
- pre-hospital care
- Bournemouth University
- healthcare
Mentioned in this episode
Places: the United Kingdom, Europe
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