Tag: Violence in healthcare
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Nurse Stabbed by Patient at Welsh Mental Health Unit: Staff Fear and Systemic Pressures
Overview A mental health nurse at a psychiatric care unit in Wales was stabbed by a patient who had schizophrenia. The shocking incident has heightened concerns about staff safety in mental health settings and left the nurse feeling fearful at work, even after a period of recovery. The attack underscores ongoing debates about staffing, safety…
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Nurse Stabbed and Strangled by Patient at Welsh Psychiatric Unit: Staff Safety Under Scrutiny
Incident details and immediate aftermath A mental health nurse working in a psychiatric care unit in Wales was stabbed and strangled by a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The attack, which prompted an emergency response from hospital security and medical staff, left the nurse with serious injuries and a lasting sense of fear about returning to…