Aggression against doctors: a review

J R Soc Med. 1996 Feb;89(2):69-72.

Abstract

Although the number of doctors abused is comparatively small, the perceived risk of violence presents a major issue for the whole profession since the consequences extend to all doctors through the intimidation reports in the medical press and newspapers engender.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aggression*
  • Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
  • Family Practice / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Medical Staff, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
  • Occupational Health / statistics & numerical data*
  • Physician-Patient Relations*
  • State Medicine
  • United Kingdom / epidemiology
  • Violence / statistics & numerical data*