Violence in general practice.

Australian Doctor,  March, 2007  by Ferguson, Heather

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By Heather Ferguson

It is possible to make general practice safer for GPs and their staff.

THOUSANDS of GPs will experience violence, abuse or sexual harassment at work this year. However, there are resources available to help GPs protect themselves.

One of the most recent is the RACGP publication Safety for General Practitioners and their Practice Teams (see Resources below). It outlines several steps practices can take to improve safety.

The college advises practices to undertake a safety audit, perhaps with the help of the police.

Sergeant Jenenne Stiles, from ...

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