Violence against nurses: tougher penalties are just the first step
John Ely Senior news reporter, Nursing Standard
The new law must be backed up with improved staffing levels and support for those who report incidents, say experts
In emergency departments, mental health wards and in the community, nurses go to work every day at risk of assault by those they care for.
Nursing Standard.
33, 7, 35-37.
doi: 10.7748/ns.33.7.35.s16
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