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The Hands that Heal must not Bleed: Recommendations to Curb the Violence against Healthcare Workers in India

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The life of a healthcare worker is full of challenges, both personally and professionally.Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has only managed to burn them out even further.Amidst a period of uncertainty in India, a raging concern is the rise in violence against the healthcare workers.Despite great personal sacrifices made by them during this pandemic, the healthcare workers are disrespected, not paid enough and also get denied of a dignified life.If this trend continues, their morale would hit rock bottom.The day is not far when these conditions will force all the healthcare workers to boycott their services.This narrative review aims to throw light on the violent attitudes toward the healthcare workers and the recommendations to safeguard them, so that they can continue to serve the public in peace and with zeal.

Source: SBV Journal of Basic Clinical and Applied Health Science

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10082-03128

Authors: Balachandra V Adkoli, Abhijit V Boratne, Amrit Mishra

Institutions: Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Violence and Bullying

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4200450412

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Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

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