Is violence part of the job?
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https://doi.org/10.5712/rbmfc18(45)3794Keywords:
Workplace Violence, Physician-patient relations, Physical abuse.Abstract
Violence against healthcare professionals is a global public health problem. Incidents of violence have a significant impact on the physical and psychological well-being of professionals, which in turn affects the quality of care provided to patients. The assessment of risk factors for violence and the reasons behind underreporting them helps clarify and raise awareness among healthcare professionals about violence against them. The development and implementation of programs against violence in the workplace are some of the strategies aimed at reducing and eliminating violence. This article aimed to address the issue of violence against healthcare professionals, particularly Family Physicians, by discussing the prevalence of violent episodes, different types of violence, main risk factors, impact on the physical and psychological health of healthcare professionals, impact on care provision, and strategies for prevention and management.
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