Harrassment and abuse of nurses by patients is a major and growing problem in the NHS. Here, Ken Madine and Ben Smith outline employers’ responsibilties when their staff are the victims of violence
One in four NHS staff were abused or harassed by patients last year, according to recent figures from the Healthcare Commission, while figures released by the Department of Health last month show a 15-fold increase in the number of prosecutions against people who assault NHS staff.
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