AbstractIt was interesting to note a story in The Canberra Times on the 27th January 2014 about paramedic interns in New South Wales (NSW) not being allowed access and use of basic life-saving drugs, such as adrenaline.Keywordsprehospital careemergency medical serviceseditorialGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Robertson J. Ambos left without key drugs. The Canberra Times. 27th January 2014.2.HealthWorkforce Australia. Extending the Role of Paramedics 2012 [22nd January 2014]. Available from: http://www.hwa.gov.au/work-programs/workforce-innovation-and-reform/extended-scopes-of-practice-project/extending-role-of-paramedics