Workplace Violence in the Health Sector: Portuguese Case Studies


 
Language:

English

Author:

Ferrinho P et al.

Publishers:

International Council of Nurses, International Labour Organization, World Health Organization

Pages:

55

Description:

These studies measure and characterize the problem of violence against health professionals in the workplace in selected settings in Portugal. They answer questions such as: Who are the most affected health professionals? What types of violence are most frequent? In what circumstances do episodes of violence happen? What are the institutional procedures? What are the consequences for the victims, the Institutions and the perpetrators? What is the positioning of the NHS managers, the professional councils the unions and the professional associations about this problem? [author’s description]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type