Why does the Geneva Convention forbid medics from carrying any more than the most basic of self-defense weapons?

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Why does the Geneva Convention forbid medics from carrying any more than the most basic of self-defense weapons?

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Fought in three conflicts as a combat medic, never wore a red cross and was just as well armed as everyone else. Strictly speaking we were not allowed to take part in offensive activities like ambushes but we’re also told to take part in contacts as we’re still an extra weapon until there are casualties and even then you want to win the firefight