Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job | Unpublished
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Publication Date: December 23, 2024 - 04:00

Paramedics in peril: New study to give Canada-wide picture of violence on the job

December 23, 2024
Paramedics in Canada are consistently experiencing instances of physical abuse, verbal abuse and sexual assault while on the job. Researchers are now trying to figure out the scope of the problem, and its impact on those in the profession.


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