Why are paramedics so well trusted?

Paramedics have to be held accountable to a higher standard than most people, because their job (as a paramedic) involves them entering complete stranger’s houses, providing help, while people are most vulnerable, often to children, women, people with disabilities and people of ethnic minorities.

Paramedics often carry strong analgesic drugs (for pain relief), which are easily abused if the paramedic is not thoroughly responsible and trustworthy.

In Australia, all paramedics must have a criminal record check and ability to work with children check prior to employment as a paramedic. Often, many criminal offences, whether occuring before or after joining an Ambulance Service, will preclude them from entering ther profession or continuing as a paramedic.