Aussie medics learning martial arts to handle combative patients
By Mary Bolling
Herald Sun
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Melbourne paramedics are seeking martial arts training to better handle out-of-control patients.
While Ambulance Victoria says new safety systems have seen a drop in the number of paramedics injured, the union says that better protection is needed.
Martial arts teacher Terry Lim said yesterday several paramedics had taken classes at his dojos to better deal with confrontation from patients.
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