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    • Healthcare professionals, particularly district nurses, face occupational hazards.
    • Patient-related violence is an underreported issue in community nursing.
    • Substance abuse can escalate patient behavior, posing risks to caregivers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To illustrate the severe risks district nurses encounter during patient care.
    • To bring attention to the issue of violence against healthcare workers by drug users.
    • To emphasize the need for improved safety protocols in community nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • A narrative case report from a district nurse's perspective.
    • Qualitative description of a specific violent incident.
    • Focus on the impact of drug-related desperation on patient behavior.

    Main Results:

    • A district nurse recounted a violent attack on a colleague by a drug user.
    • The incident underscores the vulnerability of nurses in community settings.
    • The event highlights the psychological and physical toll of such encounters.

    Conclusions:

    • Violence against nurses, especially in community settings, is a critical concern.
    • The intersection of drug use and patient care necessitates enhanced safety measures.
    • Further research and support systems are needed to protect healthcare providers from patient aggression.