Tag: patient violence
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Tackling Rising Violence in NHS Hospitals: Voices of Frontline Medics
Rising Violence in NHS Hospitals: What Frontline Medics Are Facing Hospitals across England are reporting an alarming surge in violence directed at health workers. A Guardian call-out inviting NHS staff to share experiences has revealed a troubling pattern: doctors, nurses, paramedics and managers are routinely subjected to physical assaults, verbal abuse, and sexual harassment from…
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NHS Staff Violence: A National Emergency Demands Immediate Action
The NHS Faces a National Crisis: Violence Against Staff at Record Levels Across hospitals, clinics, and ambulance services, NHS staff—from nurses and doctors to paramedics—are reporting a wave of violence and sexual assault by patients. Recent data indicates tens of thousands of incidents occur each year, with some estimates suggesting more than 285 physical assaults…