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Violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent: A rising bane

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Incidents of violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent have increased in the last few years. Most doctors in India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are concerned about their safety at work. The problem is worse in government hospitals, which characteristically lack appropriate security protocols. In order to tackle the issue, doctors need to accept the problem, discuss the various causative factors, understand the public sentiment and collaborate with the government to find a solution. Formulation of legal provisions and standards to ensure the safety of health workers is the need of the hour.

Source: Indian Heart Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2016.07.023

Author: Paurush Ambesh

Institution: Maimonides Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Violence and Bullying

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $360