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Safety awareness among junior psychiatrists and provisions for their safety in the workplace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Helen Chubb
Helen Chubb*
Affiliation:
South Wales Higher Professional Training Scheme, St Tydfil's Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glam CF47 0SJ
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Abstract

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Violence in the workplace is of great concern to trainee psychiatrists. A questionnaire was devised to assess knowledge of safety Issues, and precautions available, among junior doctors. The results, which revealed gaps in provision of safety training and facilities in this area, have been forwarded to the relevant directorates with a view to setting standards suitable for audit review.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 21 , Issue 2 , February 1997 , pp. 80 - 83
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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