Implications for Training of Violent Acts by Patients Against Psychiatry Registrars

Implications for Training of Violent Acts by Patients Against Psychiatry Registrars

Reviews the literature concerning the prevalence of violent acts by patients against psychiatry trainees and discusses their psychological implications. Results indicate that between 36 and 64% report having been assaulted by patients and that 90% report either patient violence or threats of violenc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2000-12, Vol.8 (4), p.345-348
Hauptverfasser: Gale, C. K., Simpson, A. I.F., McKenna, B., Coverdale, J. H.
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Sprache:eng
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Patients
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatrists
Trainees
Violence
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Zusammenfassung:Reviews the literature concerning the prevalence of violent acts by patients against psychiatry trainees and discusses their psychological implications. Results indicate that between 36 and 64% report having been assaulted by patients and that 90% report either patient violence or threats of violence. Considers possible preventive interventions such as education and training of trainees in early recognition of potential violence and in methods of de-escalation. Also addresses how to ensure a rapid response to such incidents.
ISSN:1039-8562
1440-1665
DOI:10.1046/j.1440-1665.2000.00289.x