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[Alcohol and violence: reflection on care and responsibility]
1Médecine et psychiatrie pénitentiaires, Prison d'Orbe, Département de psychiatrie, CHUV, 1350 Orbe. David-Joshua.Jones@chuv.ch
Revue Medicale Suisse
|August 16, 2011
Summary
Violence and aggression are pervasive issues impacting individuals and society. General practitioners must assess risks and explore the broad consequences of violent behavior on families and communities.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Context:
- Violence and aggression are prevalent and debilitating societal issues.
- These behaviors manifest in physical, psychological, sexual forms, and neglect.
- The impact extends to victims, offenders, and the wider community.
Purpose:
- To highlight the pervasive nature of violence and aggression.
- To emphasize the role of general practitioners in identifying and assessing aggressive behavior risk.
- To advocate for a comprehensive exploration of the impact of violence.
Summary:
- General practitioners are crucial in identifying and rating risks of auto- and hetero-aggressive behavior.
- Maintaining the practitioner-patient relationship is key during assessment.
- A thorough assessment of violent behavior history is necessary, exploring its impact on family, children, co-workers, and the public.
Impact:
- Improved identification and management of individuals at risk of violent behavior.
- Enhanced understanding of the societal burden of violence.
- Potential for early intervention strategies to mitigate harm to victims and communities.
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