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You raise a very good question, Peter, but I do not wish to debate the use of this phrase from a journalistic point of view, but offer an reasonable explanation from another angle.
The line you are referring to "The paramedics have been offered counselling." is "code" from Ambulance Victoria spokesperson, not created from the jounalist. It is implying that an infant of 18 months suffered massive body and/or head trauma. So much that this has obvoiusly affect the attending crews, a sight I would not wish upon anyone, ever.
Finally, none of us were there today. None of us know the exact circumstances that surrounded this incident, so I do not believe it is correct to pass judgement on anyone, especially the parents, given there is now they have lost a child.
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