Citation

Eller NH. Ugeskr. Laeger 2014; 176(2): 131-134.

Affiliation

Arbejds- og Miljømedicinsk Afdeling, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København NV. nanna.hurwitz.eller@regionh.dk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24629677

Abstract

Health personnel are at risk of threats and violence, especially when young and inexperienced. Also, working in emergency departments, psychiatric wards, and eldercare bears a risk. The phenomenon is reported from all over the world and may originate in intoxication, confusion or frustration during long waiting hours and uncertainty of treatment and prognosis. Experiences of threats and violence result in decreased well-being, anger, helplessness and thoughts about change of workplace or quitting the job. Training in communication and teamwork may prevent threats and violence.

Language: da