TY - JOUR PY - 2009// TI - Dealing with conflict and aggression in obstetrics and gynaecology JO - Obstetrician and gynaecologist A1 - Strachan, Bryony K. A1 - Fuller, Jo Baden SP - 122 EP - 128 VL - 11 IS - 2 N2 - Information points: • In a BMA survey, half of obstetricians and gynaecologists had experienced violence and aggression in the previous year.• Patients and staff have a right to be treated with respect; staff should not tolerate physical or verbal abuse.• Communication problems surrounding care and service provision are common causes of conflict.• Effective antenatal and pre-admission planning can minimise conflict.

LA - SN - 1467-2561 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1576/toag.11.2.122.27486 ID - ref1 ER -