Suicide

Psychological vulnerability and suicidality within the ambulance service: a review

A methodical literature search was conducted to identify peer-reviewed evidence. It began with a broad search of Google Scholar using the terms ‘paramedic suicide’ and ‘paramedic suicidality’..

Raised levels of depression and PTSD in ambulance staff: causes and solutions

Despite the increased risk of developing mental health problems, a paucity in research on how vicarious trauma affects the prevalence of depression and PTSD in the ambulance service remains; further...

The hanging/hanged patient and relevance to pre-hospital care

Hanging can be categorised as judicial or non-judicial, with the former being a legal capital punishment, which usually follows a set procedure in order to cause death. Currently, it is argued that...

Paramedic attitudes to deliberate self-harming behaviour in Ireland

‘On the occasions I have been admitted to an A&E department they have concentrated on medically patching me up and getting me out. Never have I been asked any questions regarding whether this is the...

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