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Dealing with the violent patient. Management strategies to avoid common errors.

J L Levenson

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Recognizing patient violence warning signs helps physicians assess risk and intervene appropriately. Further research is urgently needed due to neglect in this critical area of patient safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical practice
    • Patient safety
    • Clinical risk assessment

    Background:

    • Physicians require knowledge of specific warning signs to effectively manage potentially violent patients.
    • Fear is a natural response that should not be suppressed, as it aids in risk assessment.