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Violence against healthcare professionals has occurred in the form of physical violence, verbal abuse, aggressive gestures, blackmail, and cyber-bullying. [1] Violence against doctors has been observed in the United States, Australia, India, China, Pakistan , Nepal , Sri Lanka and others.
[7] [8] For the healthcare worker however, psychological damage such as post-traumatic stress can result, [4] in addition to a decrease in job motivation. [7] Aggression also harms patient care. Rude remarks from patients or their family members can distract healthcare professionals and cause them to make mistakes during a medical procedure. [9]
Violence against doctors and other medical practitioners in China has been reported as an increasing problem. [1] National Ministry of Health statistics indicate that the number of violent incidents against hospitals and medical staff increased from about 10,000 in 2005 to more than 17,000 in 2010. [ 2 ]
Duke Health COO: We need the help of the public and policymakers to stop brutal attacks on healthcare workers. | Opinion
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The Health Care In Danger campaign leadership reported to The Lancet in 2020 that there were 611 attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in between 1 February 2020 and 31 July 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] 67% of the 611 incidents were physical attacks on healthcare staff. [6]
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This stood significantly higher than the global average of 13.3%, according to figures from the Health Care Attacks Monitoring System based on data from 13 countries or territories affected by conflict between 7 October 2023 and 18 November 2024; these 13 territories include Ukraine, Sudan and the occupied Palestinian territory. [1] [2]