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Violence in health care : a practical guide to coping with violence and caring for victims

Oxford University Press eBooksPublished 1 January 1994
Jonathan Shepherd
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TL;DR

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

Abstract

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. Appendices: Names and addresses of voluntary and statutory agencies and their areas of expertise.

Keywords

Social SciencesHealth Professions