Violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent: A rising bane
Incidents of violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent have increased in the last few years. Most doctors in India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are concerned about their safety at work. The problem is worse in government hospitals, which characteristically lack appropriate securit...
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doaj-667793717e9d47ff9d4738147cff2d772020-11-25T00:32:11ZengElsevierIndian Heart Journal0019-48322016-09-0168574975010.1016/j.ihj.2016.07.023Violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent: A rising banePaurush AmbeshIncidents of violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent have increased in the last few years. Most doctors in India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are concerned about their safety at work. The problem is worse in government hospitals, which characteristically lack appropriate security protocols. In order to tackle the issue, doctors need to accept the problem, discuss the various causative factors, understand the public sentiment and collaborate with the government to find a solution. Formulation of legal provisions and standards to ensure the safety of health workers is the need of the hour.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483216303157Healthcare violenceWorkplace violenceHospital safety |
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Violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent: A rising bane |
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Indian Heart Journal |
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Incidents of violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent have increased in the last few years. Most doctors in India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are concerned about their safety at work. The problem is worse in government hospitals, which characteristically lack appropriate security protocols. In order to tackle the issue, doctors need to accept the problem, discuss the various causative factors, understand the public sentiment and collaborate with the government to find a solution. Formulation of legal provisions and standards to ensure the safety of health workers is the need of the hour. |
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