Violence in Health Care A Practical Guide to Coping with Violence and Caring for Victims

Name: Violence in Health Care A Practical Guide to Coping with Violence and Caring for Victims
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ISBN: 9780192621573

ISBN-10: 0192621572

ISBN-13: 9780192621573

Edition: 1994

Authors: Jonathan Shepherd

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Violence is an important social problem in many countries. It is also increasing to such an extent that it is now seen as a public health issue. Unfortunately, health-care workers, whether in the community or in hospitals, are vulnerable to assault as they fulfill their responsibilities. They need to understand why violence occurs, who is most at risk, how to prevent it, and what it feels like to be a victim. Managers need to initiate and implement prevention policy and to be able to arrange appropriate counseling and support for victims. Sources and mechanisms of victim compensation need to be understood. This book gives the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 40 victim support…

Book details

List price: $48.00
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/28/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 206
Size: 6.19" wide x 9.19" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Effects of assault on health-care professionals



Attacks on doctors and nurses



Alcohol, other drugs, and violence



Management of violent patients



The care of victims



Compensation for personal injuries caused by crime in the UK



Domestic violence



Non-accidental injury of children



The causes of and prevention of offending, with special reference to violence



Names and addresses of voluntary and statutory agencies andtheir areas of expertise