Consequences of violence in health care

Authors

  • Jaroslav Pekara Medical College in Prague
  • Jitka Němcová Medical College in Prague

Keywords:

health professions, violen-ce, prevention, consequences of violence in health care

Abstract

The descriptive article analyzes the possible impacts of the phenomenon of time that affects health care practitioners. In the article, the phenomenon of violence is defined and explained in the context of human development. The conclusion of the article belongs to the analyzed results of a foreign study that clearly demonstrates that violence in health care (regardless of number or frequency) is a fundamental problem that affects the safety and quality of care for patients and staff, too. Despite the above facts, the phenomenon can be prevented by effective prevention.

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Published

2019-11-18

How to Cite

Pekara, J., & Němcová, J. (2019). Consequences of violence in health care. Diagnostics and Consultancy in Assisting Professions, 3(2), 5–11. Retrieved from https://odborne.casopisy.palestra.cz/index.php/dap/article/view/191

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019): MENTAL RESISTANCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT IN ASSISTING PROFESSIONS

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DaC

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