No Serious Mental Disorder Found in Harmånger Ambulance Incident
The man in his 25s who is suspected of the murder of the ambulance nurse in Harmånger was not affected by a serious mental disorder during the act.
Sweden
Ambulance Staff Protection Tools Underutilized, Says Health Minister
The regions already have tools to protect ambulance personnel from threats and violence – but they are not used by all. This is stated by Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD) after a meeting with the affected professional groups. I was very clear that the regions need to learn from each other and adopt good examples.
Swedish politics
Ambulance Bulletproof Vests Criticized as False Security Measure
The concern for violence and dangerous situations has increased among ambulance nurses in the metropolitan regions according to the Swedish Association of Health Professionals – but bulletproof vests are not seen as a solution to the problem. It becomes a false sense of security, says Jani Stjernström, vice chairman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals and ambulance nurse.
Sweden
Employer Under Investigation After Fatal Ambulance Incident in Harmånger
The employer is being investigated by the prosecutor since an ambulance nurse was killed during an emergency response in Harmånger in Nordanstig municipality earlier in September, reports Hudiksvalls Tidning.
Sweden
Kristersson Calls Incident Dreadful as Sweden Honors Fallen Medic
The woman was killed in connection with her responding to a medical emergency. Today, she was honored with a minute of silence at several locations in Sweden. What has happened is absolutely dreadful, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politics
Minister Urges Immediate Action on Ambulance Safety Without New Laws
The Government does not rule out legislative changes after the incident where a paramedic was killed. But much can be done already now, according to Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD). The regions must work with the possibilities that already exist, she says.
Swedish politics
Ambulance Staff in Västra Götaland Buy Their Own Protective Vests
Ambulance staff in Västra Götaland county buy their own bulletproof vests after many have been affected by threats and violence, reports P4 Göteborg.
Sweden
Crisis Meetings Held at Psychiatric Department After Ambulance Incident
The man who is suspected of murder of an ambulance paramedic was discharged from psychiatry the day before the deed. During Monday, the region has held crisis meetings with the staff of the department, reports SVT News Gävleborg
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