Patient allegations of sexual abuse against psychiatric hospital staff

In order to determine prevalence and characteristics of patient allegations of sexual abuse against psychiatric hospital staff and to illustrate the impact of allegations on a unit, we surveyed 255 directors of psychiatric units. We requested detailed descriptions of one or two incidents and report...

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description In order to determine prevalence and characteristics of patient allegations of sexual abuse against psychiatric hospital staff and to illustrate the impact of allegations on a unit, we surveyed 255 directors of psychiatric units. We requested detailed descriptions of one or two incidents and report a clinical vignette. Thirty-six percent of the programs reported patient allegations of sexual abuse by a staff member during 1985–1991. Allegations represented a wide range of unit types and patient characteristics. We conclude that patient allegations of staff sexual abuse, which have powerful effects on those involved, are not isolated, rare events. Procedural recommendations to address allegations are made.
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Child
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Female
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Hospitals, Psychiatric - legislation & jurisprudence
Hospitals, Psychiatric - statistics & numerical data
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Incidence
Length of Stay - legislation & jurisprudence
Length of Stay - statistics & numerical data
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patient Advocacy - legislation & jurisprudence
Psychiatric Department, Hospital - legislation & jurisprudence
Psychiatric Department, Hospital - statistics & numerical data
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Rape - legislation & jurisprudence
Rape - statistics & numerical data
Risk Management - legislation & jurisprudence
Risk Management - statistics & numerical data
Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data
Sexual Harassment - legislation & jurisprudence
Sexual Harassment - statistics & numerical data
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United States - epidemiology
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