In a much-warranted step, Auckland District Health Board in collaboration with the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has taken the final call to kick off a test programme which would allow the Emergency Department (ED) doctors to attend to flight missions.

To be extended for two years, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) program is expected to introduce positive changes in the health care services of patients, which are in dire need of urgent medical attention.

Even Dr. Tim Parke, the Clinical Director of Auckland City Hospital's Adult Emergency Department, didn’t have more to say then sharing all words of appreciation for the proposed medical model, which if given green signal would make sure that emergency cases are being handled at appropriate time with apt medication.

"Until now, this had to be done on arrival at the hospital. The trial allows a faster care pathway, resulting in improved health outcomes”, Dr. Parke added.

It’s being believed that backed by a strong team, consisting of a doctor and a paramedic, it could bring positive changes in the pedagogy being followed to deal with emergency cases.

If the quantum of work load on the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is being considered, emergency doctors could prove out to have tangible impact on the level of medical services being rendered so far.