595 - How Real Time Sharing and Communication Improve Patient Care and Reduce Ambulance Ramping
From Talking HealthTech by Talking HealthTech
March 23, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 595
About this episode
This episode discusses how real-time sharing and communication can improve patient care and reduce ambulance ramping.
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Peter Birch speaks with Lars Borup, Clinical Manager at Dedalus, and Andrew Mitchell, Paramedic Clinical Consultant for Australia and New Zealand, about the growing issue of ambulance ramping and the pressures facing paramedics and emergency departments. They discuss the human and operational impacts of patients waiting outside hospitals, and the complex factors driving congestion, from changing social structures to system bottlenecks. The conversation also explores digital solutions for streamlining patient handovers, including real-time data sharing, electronic patient care records, and coordinated care pathways. Drawing on both local experiences and international models from Europe, Lars and Andrew highlight how improved communication between pre-hospital care and hospitals can reduce delays and optimise patient flow. They also show how connecting with primary care providers supports better outcomes across the wider health system. This episode highlights how technology, workflow improvements, and integrated care can transform emergency services. Key Takeaways 🔄 Growing demand in healthcare leads to complex ambulance ramping and bed block…
People in this episode
Host: Peter Birch
Guests: Lars Borup, Andrew Mitchell
Topics covered
- ambulance ramping
- patient care
- real-time data sharing
- emergency services
- integrated care
- healthcare technology
Keywords
- ambulance ramping
- patient care
- real-time data
- emergency departments
- healthcare technology
- integrated care
- patient handovers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dedalus
Places: Australia, New Zealand, Europe
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