The effect of abuse and mistreatment on healthcare providers (TEAM): a survey assessing the prevalence of aggression from patients and their families and its impact - Pinkhasov A, Filangieri C, Rzeszut M, Wilkenfeld M, Akerman M, Divers J, Oliveras J, Bostwick JM, Svoronos A, Peltier MR.

OBJECTIVE: The aggression from patients and families on health care providers (HCP) is common yet understudied. We measured its prevalence and impact on HCPs in inpatient and outpatient settings. METHODS: 4607 HCPs employed by a community teaching ...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news