Understanding and dealing with anger, aggression and violence
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Understanding and dealing with anger, aggression and violence

Phil Garnham Lead Nurse, Forensic Mental Health, Bracton Centre, Bexley, Kent
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Following the launch in 1999 of the government’s Zero Tolerance campaign against violence and aggression towards healthcare staff, Phil Garnham looks at how healthcare staff can help to prevent violence and aggression by understanding patient issues, and find a safe, productive solution together.

Nursing Standard. 16, 6, 37-42. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.10.16.6.37.c3102

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phil.garnham@oxleas.nhs.uk

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Keywords :

Nurse-patient relations - Staff welfare - Violence

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24 October 2001 / Vol 16 issue 6

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