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Threats against clinicians: a preliminary descriptive classification

G P Brown1, W R Dubin, J R Lion

  • 1Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

The Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
|January 1, 1996
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Psychiatrists face frequent threats, often situational or transferential. This study details threat types, precipitating factors, and clinician responses to improve understanding and safety.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Forensic Psychiatry

Background:

  • Threats against mental health professionals are prevalent.
  • Existing research lacks detailed descriptions of threat nature and resolution.
  • Understanding these threats is crucial for clinician safety and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To descriptively analyze the nature and resolution of threats received by psychiatrists.
  • To classify threats into situational and transferential categories.
  • To examine demographic factors, precipitating events, and clinician reactions.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth interviews (in-person or telephone) with clinicians who experienced threats.
  • Summarization and classification of detailed case histories.

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  • Analysis of demographic data, precipitating incidents, and subsequent actions.

    • Main Results:

    • Threats were categorized as situational (related to treatment) or transferential (stemming from the patient's internal world).
    • Specific precipitating events and demographic profiles of affected clinicians were identified.
    • Various clinician reactions and legal actions taken were documented.

    Conclusions:

    • Provides a nuanced understanding of threats directed at psychiatrists.
    • Highlights the importance of recognizing situational and transferential threat dynamics.
    • Informs the development of targeted safety protocols and support systems for clinicians.