VIOLENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Aim: To systematize and analyze the collected information regarding manifestations of aggression and violence in various forms against medical specialists in hospital facilities in the territory of Stara Zagora. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The present study is based on an anonymous survey. RESULTS: Under...

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Main Authors: Marusya Liddle, Sevinch Hamza, Albena Andonova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Union of Scientists - Stara Zagora 2023-02-01
Series:Science & Research
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Online Access: http://www.sandtr.org/download.php?id=140
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description Aim: To systematize and analyze the collected information regarding manifestations of aggression and violence in various forms against medical specialists in hospital facilities in the territory of Stara Zagora. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The present study is based on an anonymous survey. RESULTS: Under certain circumstances, some people who have not shown previous manifestations may exhibit aggressive or unacceptable behavior that is contrary to current norms. In health care provision, it is important to show equality, preserving the dignity of the patient and their personal space. CONCLUSION: The study shows that the workers in the medical facilities in the territory of Stara Zagora city, the teams for emergency medical assistance and for home visits are exposed to a high risk of acts of aggression, both from the patients and from their relatives.
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spelling doaj-art-0c40cdae662e4ff8ae79c546894906652025-08-20T03:06:55ZengUnion of Scientists - Stara ZagoraScience & Research2535-07652023-02-01140VIOLENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICEMarusya LiddleSevinch HamzaAlbena AndonovaAim: To systematize and analyze the collected information regarding manifestations of aggression and violence in various forms against medical specialists in hospital facilities in the territory of Stara Zagora. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The present study is based on an anonymous survey. RESULTS: Under certain circumstances, some people who have not shown previous manifestations may exhibit aggressive or unacceptable behavior that is contrary to current norms. In health care provision, it is important to show equality, preserving the dignity of the patient and their personal space. CONCLUSION: The study shows that the workers in the medical facilities in the territory of Stara Zagora city, the teams for emergency medical assistance and for home visits are exposed to a high risk of acts of aggression, both from the patients and from their relatives. http://www.sandtr.org/download.php?id=140 verbal aggressionphysical aggressionmedical practiceworkplace violence
spellingShingle Marusya Liddle
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VIOLENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
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physical aggression
medical practice
workplace violence
title VIOLENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
title_full VIOLENCE IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
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physical aggression
medical practice
workplace violence
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