The BMA in Northern Ireland expressed alarm that attacks on healthcare workers in the Belfast Trust had increased by 35%.
A BMA spokeswoman said, “We are horrified to learn that despite the ongoing work to reinforce the message that attacks on healthcare workers are totally unacceptable, the number of both verbal and physical assaults continues to rise.
Workplace Abuse Is A Phenomenon That Can Lead To Negative Consequences In Workers, Say Experts
Study says although it is a relatively widespread phenomenon, the experts have still not been able to come up with an all-encompassing and precise definition of workplace abuse or bullying.
Study says although it is a relatively widespread phenomenon, the experts have still not been able to come up with an all-encompassing and precise definition of workplace abuse or bullying.
“This is unacceptable. Not only do doctors suffer the effect of such attacks, but patients are directly affected when their doctor has to take time off to recover. In addition, money, which could be spent on improving patient care, is diverted to tackling assaults”.
Harder hitting measures are needed to stop these attacks, including new legislation to introduce a specific offence of assault on a healthcare worker.
Survey Shows That Nurses In Scotland Are A Bullied Lot
According to a recent survey, one in five nurses in Scotland have got bullied at work over the past year.
According to a recent survey, one in five nurses in Scotland have got bullied at work over the past year.
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Demand Again For Body Armour For Ambulance Crew As Assaults Rise
The Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel (APAP), UK, has once again called for body armour for its members. Attacks on its members have continued to grow last year.
The Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel (APAP), UK, has once again called for body armour for its members. Attacks on its members have continued to grow last year.
