AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Addressing Violence Towards Physicians Treating Chronic Pain-Session Recording

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In a video, a panel of doctors discuss the issue of violence towards physicians. Dr. David Kim, a pain medicine specialist, brings up the topic in response to recent incidents of violence in healthcare settings. He highlights the hidden nature of this crisis and the need for more awareness and understanding of the issue. The panel discusses the prevalence of violence towards healthcare workers, with statistics showing that healthcare and social assistance industries have higher rates of violence compared to other industries. The discussion also covers the types of violence faced by physicians, including verbal and physical assaults, and the potential underreporting of incidents. The panel explores risk factors and strategies for preventing and mitigating violence, including better training for doctors and staff, improved security measures, and the development of violence prevention plans. They also address the challenges of discharging violent patients and the importance of documenting incidents and seeking support from hospital administration. The conversation concludes by highlighting the need for a zero tolerance policy towards violence and the importance of reporting incidents to create a safer environment for healthcare professionals.

Keywords

violence towards physicians

prevalence of violence

types of violence

underreporting

prevention strategies

training

security measures

zero tolerance policy

safer environment