PATIENT VIOLENCE report of 200 INCIDENTS
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health ServicesPublished 1 June 1985
Marilee K Jones
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Open recognition that violent incidents occur, and the substitution of fact finding for finger pointing, are the first steps toward prevention and management.
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Studies of assaultive behavior in hospital settings are increasing. Results are often contradictory. These variances are dependent upon the type of hospital, the specific setting, and the disciplines involved in the reporting process. Open recognition that violent incidents occur, and the substitution of fact finding for finger pointing, are the first steps toward prevention and management.
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