SCOPE OF VIOLANCE AGAINST HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES: A DISTRICT PUBLIC HOSPITAL EXAMPLE IN ISTANBUL

Abstract

Violence is considered as one of the uncontrollable social phenomena which is difficult to solve, and which influences all social areas and occupational groups. Violence against healthcare personnel is a backward situation increasing and becoming uncontrollable day by day. The rate of healthcare workers, especially physicians, nurses and staff working in emergency wards being exposed to violence which is caused by patients and their relatives has been increasing with each passing day. This situation creates serious physical trauma and psychological harm in health employees. Legal arrangements should be made in order to prevent violence in healthcare sector and regulations should be made also for ensuring safety of the employees. This study aims to draw attention how to prevent violence in hospitals and how to provide a safer and high quality working environment for healthcare professionals.