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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 ]
"Abuse and violence against our healthcare workers is unacceptable," writes A.J. Wilhemi, CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association.
Duke Health COO: We need the help of the public and policymakers to stop brutal attacks on healthcare workers. | Opinion
Therefore, it is necessary for all healthcare faculty members to have a clear understanding of the cause and effect of incivility and possible strategies to reduce incivility rate. The possible consequences of workplace violence for nurses includes: [10] [12] [13] [27] [14] impacted health: mental, psychological, emotional, physical, and social
Doctors' protest demanding justice for a fellow doctor who was a victim of mob violence. According to an Indian Medical Association survey, due to the increasing reports of violence against doctors, the main source of stress for doctors was fear of violence, followed by the fear of being sued. 62% of the doctors who answered the survey reported that they were unable to see their patients ...
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]