Violence in health care: the reality of occupational risk
Citation
Weir, E.C. (1999) ‘Violence in health care: the reality of occupational risk’, British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6(2), pp. 60–63. Available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjtr.1999.6.2.14006.
Abstract
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.