Violence in health care: the reality of occupational risk

Autor: Weir, Evelyn C
Zdroj: British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation; February 1999, Vol. 6 Issue: 2 p60-63, 4p
Abstrakt: Violence in the workplace is an increasing occupational risk for health-care workers and can range from verbal abuse to serious physical assault. Health-care professionals are at risk from patients, patients' relatives and professional colleagues. This article provides an overview of the type and mode of violence evident in the health-care setting.
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