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Unleashing potential of paramedics can fill critical healthcare gaps
The paramedic profession has come a long way, and it’s now poised for a bigger stage in the healthcare industry.
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Today, paramedics fulfil many other roles, and some are even employed in hospitals to support operations.
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Marcus Ong and Gayathri Nadarajan
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July 8 is International Paramedics Day, which celebrates the role of paramedics in our healthcare system.
One of the remarkable figures of the profession in Singapore was Ms Susan Yap, who tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2018. But her life’s work highlighted the critical role paramedics play in the healthcare system.
