Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-Based Guidance for Prehospital and Remote Healthcare

At Australian Prehospital Guidelines (APG), we develop, maintain, and govern prehospital clinical guidelines specifically designed for remote, industrial, and resource-sector healthcare environments.
Our guidelines provide clinicians with clear, evidence-based direction to support safe, consistent, and high-quality patient care in settings where traditional hospital support may be unavailable.

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Our Guideline Development Process

Every APG clinical guideline is built on a foundation of evidence, governance, and operational relevance.
We integrate national and international standards. Including those from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC), ACEM, and AHPRA into a framework that aligns with on-site clinical realities.

Our process includes:

  • Evidence Review: Regular review of current literature and best-practice models in prehospital and remote medicine.

  • Clinical Oversight: Development and approval by experienced emergency and prehospital physicians.

  • Contextualisation: Adaptation to the environmental and logistical challenges of remote, offshore, and industrial healthcare delivery.

  • Version Control and Audit: Structured review cycles to ensure guidelines remain current, compliant, and consistent with regulatory expectations.

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Digital Access Through the APG App

To enhance accessibility and operational efficiency, all APG guidelines are available through our dedicated mobile application.
The APG App provides clinicians with instant offline access to the most recent, approved guideline versions, ensuring critical information is available at the point of care, even in low-connectivity or field conditions.

App features include:

  • Offline access to approved guideline sets

  • Real-time updates when new versions are released

  • Search and bookmarking functionality

  • Version history and document control visibility

  • Integration with site-specific clinical governance frameworks

Custom Clinical Guidelines for Your Organisation

APG also provides bespoke guideline development services for organisations requiring tailored prehospital protocols.
Whether supporting a mine site medical centre, offshore platform, or remote expedition, we ensure all clinical practices are governed, standardised, and defensible under Australian healthcare law and best practice.

Custom guideline development includes:

  • Collaborative drafting with your clinical leadership team

  • Integration of company-specific risk profiles and care models

  • Approval and endorsement by APG’s medical governance board

  • Ongoing maintenance, updates, and distribution through the APG App

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Why Choose APG Guidelines

Developed and reviewed by qualified prehospital and emergency clinicians

  • Fully compliant with national governance standards

  • Easily accessible via mobile or desktop app

  • Supported by robust version control and document management systems

  • Designed to meet the operational realities of remote practice

At APG, our mission is to empower clinicians with reliable, accessible, and clinically sound resources. Ensuring consistent, safe, and effective prehospital care, wherever your operations are located.