Thursday 7 February 2013

Protection for Paramedics?

Many students in the GHS program are interested in becoming paramedics.  When you think of this career, you often think about having the ability to help those in need.  Do you ever think about the challenges you may have with some patients?  Should those who assault paramedics face the same charges they would for assaulting a police officer?

Currently, paramedics in Toronto are pushing for stronger laws to protect them while they are working.  This move has started after one paramedic was assaulted while working and suffered a broken leg!  Read more about this story here.

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