Fire brigade more liable for PTSD: ‘Step in the right direction’

Fire brigade more liable for PTSD Step in the right

It will become easier for firefighters to hold their employers accountable for psychological problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is possible because the court will assess the incidents that cause the problems differently. Former firefighter and PTSD patient John Bruins thinks it’s a step in the right direction. “It’s a piece of recognition.”

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