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08/08/2003
NHS workers suffered 5,000 assaults last year, says BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) is to carry out a survey in Northern Ireland after shock data suggested that assaults on the province's doctors, nurses and other NHS workers have risen to more than 5,000 in just 12 months.
The survey will attempt to gauge the level and nature of violence against doctors and the impact that such violence has on their lives.
All family doctors and a cross section of hospital doctors in the province are being asked, in a confidential questionnaire, to provide information on the extent and type of violence they have experienced in their workplaces.
Dr Brian Patterson, Vice Chairman of the BMA's NI Council, said: "Violence at work is an issue for all doctors. Many often experience violent threats but sometimes choose not to report these frightening incidents.
"Attacks on, threats to, and verbal abuse of, doctors is a very serious concern and needs to be addressed urgently.
"Our aim is to seek to develop a long term strategy to deal with this scourge to the profession. In the meantime we urge doctors to report all violent attacks and threats."
(GmcG)
The survey will attempt to gauge the level and nature of violence against doctors and the impact that such violence has on their lives.
All family doctors and a cross section of hospital doctors in the province are being asked, in a confidential questionnaire, to provide information on the extent and type of violence they have experienced in their workplaces.
Dr Brian Patterson, Vice Chairman of the BMA's NI Council, said: "Violence at work is an issue for all doctors. Many often experience violent threats but sometimes choose not to report these frightening incidents.
"Attacks on, threats to, and verbal abuse of, doctors is a very serious concern and needs to be addressed urgently.
"Our aim is to seek to develop a long term strategy to deal with this scourge to the profession. In the meantime we urge doctors to report all violent attacks and threats."
(GmcG)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
