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Violence against physicians

F Paola1, T Malik, A Qureshi

  • 1Division of General Medicine, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY 11554.

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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Violence against internal medicine physicians is prevalent, with over 40% reporting assaults. Intoxicated patients or those with psychiatric histories are the most common perpetrators of workplace violence.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a growing concern.
  • Internists, including residents and attending physicians, are at risk.
  • Understanding the incidence and characteristics of violence is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of violence experienced by internal medicine physicians.
  • To identify the types of violence and circumstances surrounding these events.
  • To explore the patient populations most frequently associated with violent incidents.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 100 internal medicine residents and attending physicians at a tertiary care center.
  • Participants reported experiences of assault or battery by patients or their relatives.

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  • Data collected included the timing, nature, severity, and context of violent episodes.

    • Main Results:

    • A 63% response rate was achieved, with 63 physicians returning questionnaires.
    • 16% of respondents reported being battered, and 41% reported being assaulted.
    • The majority of violent episodes (54%) involved intoxicated patients or those with psychiatric histories; no injuries were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Violence against internal medicine physicians is a significant issue.
    • Intoxicated patients and those with psychiatric conditions are frequently implicated in violent incidents.
    • Further research is needed to develop effective prevention strategies.