Workplace violence and its effects on patient safety.

Sharon A. McNamara

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Workplace violence and its effects on patient safety.

January 5, 2011

McNamara SA. AORN J. 2010;92(6):677-82.

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This commentary discusses disruptive behavior in health care settings and describes interventions and tactics to raise awareness of the problem.

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