Preventing Violence in Healthcare
Doctors of BC
Violence in health care can lead to decreased job satisfaction and quality of patient care. This policy statement outlines Doctors of BC’s position on preventing violence in BC health care settings and discusses the importance of physician advocacy and involvement in violence prevention.
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