Articles Tagged With: assaults
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Patient Code of Conduct Aimed at Protecting Staff
Mass General Brigham hospital in Boston recently implemented a patient code of conduct designed to protect clinicians and other staff from verbal abuse or disrespect. Such policies are becoming more common in response to harassment in healthcare workplaces.
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Time for Change: Violence Is Not Part of the Job in Healthcare
Although the pandemic is being bitterly fought in some areas, the efficacy of the vaccines foretells an eventual ending and aftermath that could include many changes to the healthcare system. Will the routine acceptance of violence in healthcare — most of it inflicted by patients and visitors on staff — finally be called to account? -
Updated Guidance Issued to Aid in Care of Sexual Assault Survivors
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued updated guidance to aid clinicians with screening protocols and providing resources in caring for sexual assault survivors.
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Adolescents Too: Young People Affected by Sexual Harassment and Assault
Experiences of sexual harassment and assault are unfortunate realities for many adolescents and young adults. Many youth-serving health professionals have begun to ask how they can contribute to addressing or even preventing sexual harassment and assault in their patients’ lives.