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